Director, Emergency & ICU Services – Rural Leader

Avera; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Affordable insurance

IPERS retirement

In-house education

Paid time off

Family gym membership

Job summary

Spencer Hospital in Spencer, IA, seeks an experienced healthcare leader to direct the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. This is a full-time, salaried role requiring strong clinical background and transformative leadership to guide a 60-person team and collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership.

You will drive patient safety, quality initiatives, and operational excellence, with a schedule aligned to the department, plus opportunities for ongoing education and professional

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current RN licensure and required certifications (BLS, ACLS, TNCC, CPI, PALS, Hazmat) or ability to obtain within established timelines.
• Minimum of two years of ICU and/or Emergency Department experience in an acute care setting.
• Leadership experience with a proven ability to develop teams, build relationships, and drive positive outcomes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively lead through change, manage competing priorities, and maintain composure in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop nearly 60 talented team members
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability
• Drive clinical quality, patient safety, and service initiatives
• Partner with physicians and hospital leadership to improve outcomes
• Influence the future of emergency and critical care services

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Critical-thinking

Organizational skills

Change management

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

Spencer Hospital in Spencer, IA, seeks an experienced healthcare leader to direct the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. This is a full-time, salaried role requiring strong clinical background and transformative leadership to guide a 60-person team and collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership.

You will drive patient safety, quality initiatives, and operational excellence, with a schedule aligned to the department, plus opportunities for ongoing education and professional