Director of Critical Care & Quality Improvement

Mercy Health System Corporation; California; On-site; USD 113,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth seeks an experienced Director of Critical Care Services to lead clinical operations in a Level I Trauma Center. This role focuses on advancing quality and patient safety, strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration, and driving operational excellence for critically ill and injured patients.

With 3–5 years of nursing leadership and a BSN (MSN preferred), you will manage budgets, mentor staff, and maintain strong physician partnerships to ensure high standards of care and service

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (MSN preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive nursing leadership in a hospital setting.
• Licensed professional nurse in the state of practice; CPR/BLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for departments aligning with system goals.
• Lead clinical operations to improve quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.
• Manage budgets, costs, and operational efficiencies in critical care.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain strong nursing leaders and clinicians.
• Foster physician partnerships and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Drive process improvements and accreditation standards adherence.

Skills

Strategic vision

Business acumen

Financial management

Staff development

Physician relationship skills

Communication

Change management

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Mercyhealth seeks an experienced Director of Critical Care Services to lead clinical operations in a Level I Trauma Center. This role focuses on advancing quality and patient safety, strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration, and driving operational excellence for critically ill and injured patients.

With 3–5 years of nursing leadership and a BSN (MSN preferred), you will manage budgets, mentor staff, and maintain strong physician partnerships to ensure high standards of care and service