Director of Nursing ICU

Mountainsidehosp; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountainside Medical Center seeks a Director of Nursing for its ICU, responsible for the management and operation of the Critical Care unit. This role requires a strong background in nursing leadership, ensuring high-quality patient care and staff development while achieving clinical performance goals. Ideal candidates will hold an active RN license and have management experience in critical care settings.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing in New Jersey.
• Minimum 3 years management experience in Critical Care services required.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workflow and staff development within the Critical Care unit.
• Act as a liaison with emergency medical services and organize multidisciplinary approaches.
• Ensure the unit meets productivity standards and improve patient satisfaction scores.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

New Jersey state RN license

3+ years management experience in Critical Care

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

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In a joint venture partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive and integrated health network, Ardent operates Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, located in Montclair and Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley, located in Westwood.

Patient focused, community-oriented and equipped with technology that rivals the nation’s most prestigious healthcare systems, each hospital offers comprehensive services delivered by caring and highly skilled medical professionals. Mountainside Medical Center and Pascack Valley have 476 licensed beds combined.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Nursing, Critical Care Unit will be responsible for the day-to-day management and long-term planning of the Critical Care unit including patient care, directing and developing staff, collaborating with physicians, and multidisciplinary professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily workflow, staffing, orientation, training and developing of employees within the Critical Care unit
• Act as the hospital liaison with all pre-hospital emergency medical services
• Organize services and systems necessary for the multidisciplinary approach throughout the continuum of emergency care
• Assume responsibility for the clinical and financial performance of the assigned Critical Care unit
• Responsible for the ongoing quality/performance improvement processes related to the assigned Medical/Surgical unit
• Ensure staffing coverage meets productivity standards for unit
• Support and interpret policies, procedures, philosophy and objectives of the hospital
• Facilitate engagement plans for the Critical Care staff satisfaction
• Monitor patient satisfaction scores and implement plans to improve them
• Complete patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff; following up on work results
• Maintain nursing staff job results by coaching, counseling, and performance managing team members
• Responsible for investigating patient, physician and team members complaints/concerns, and diligently work to resolve
• Maintain required competencies for self and all team members within the unit
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• New Jersey state RN license that is active and in good standing
• A minimum of 3+ years of management experience within Critical Care services required; Critical Care experience within a hospital similar in size to ours preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent leadership and communication skills with proven track record of building and coaching successful teams
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitude
• Strong ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, Physicians, or others in a professional manner

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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