Director Nursing ICU

CommonSpirit Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 208,830,384 - 310,668,086; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus program

Retirement contributions to employer计划

Medical benefits for employee

Flexible Time Away

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health, serving the San Bernardino community, seeks a Director Nursing ICU for St. Bernardine Medical Center. You will plan, implement, and coordinate performance across critical care units, guiding staff and senior leaders to sustain high patient care standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead diverse ICU services, advise on best practices, and communicate organizational goals to frontline teams, driving patient experience and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent education and experience required.
• Master’s degree in nursing or related field (MSN/MBA/MHA) preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and coordinate performance of critical care services.
• Oversee Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and Dialysis services.
• Direct operations and collaborate with senior leadership on key initiatives.
• Advise medical staff and administrators on patient care and clinical best practices.
• Communicate goals to staff to improve patient experience and quality of care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical operations

Staff development

Budget management

Education

BSN

MSN/MBA/MHA

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Director Nursing ICU for St. Bernardine Medical Center, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating the overall performance of our critical care services. You will oversee Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, and Dialysis services.

Every day, you will direct the operations, work with senior leadership on key initiatives, and collaborate with other front‑line leaders to ensure we maintain high standards of patient care in very fast‑paced environments. You will advise medical staff, department heads, and administrators on patient care, clinical best practices, and strategies. You will communicate the organization’s goals to the staff as we constantly seek to better serve our community by improving patient experience and delivering exceptional quality care.

To be successful in this role, you need to be an experienced director with a track record of success in mid‑to‑large sized hospitals overseeing critical care/ICU services. You must be competent and confident, with excellent communication skills in one‑on‑one and group settings. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of a patient’s needs.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and desire to work with a health system delivering care in innovative ways, you belong with us.

Benefits and Offerings

• Relocation assistance.
• Annual performance‑based bonus program.
• Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed).
• Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction.
• Flexible Time Away program.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (e.g., BSN) or equivalent education and experience and Master’s degree in nursing or other related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA) required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience required.

Required Licensure

• Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Location Description

Founded in 1928, Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342‑bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, stroke care and orthopedics. Additionally, St. Bernardine Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission‑certified Primary Stroke Center and was recently awarded AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was named one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery in 2026.

Pay Range

$72.88 - $108.42 /hour