Executive Critical Care Leader | ICU Excellence

Gateway Regional Medical Center; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan with Employer

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL is seeking a Director of Critical Care to lead the Intensive Care Unit and provide strategic oversight for a key service line.

You will mentor nursing leaders, drive outcomes, and foster a culture of excellence, engagement, and innovation in a high-acuity environment. This full-time, exempt role emphasizes leadership, clinical excellence, and value-based care for the community.

Qualifications

• BSN is required
• Current Illinois RN license is required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive nursing leadership in an acute care hospital
• Minimum three (3) years of leadership in CCU/ICU setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide operational, clinical, and strategic leadership for the Critical Care department.
• Lead and develop nursing leaders and staff while fostering accountability and professional growth.
• Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and department productivity.
• Monitor and improve quality indicators including infection prevention and patient safety.
• Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and operational performance.
• Lead department initiatives focused on quality improvement and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, IL health department, and hospital standards.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BSN

Current Illinois RN license

BLS

ACLS

5+ years nursing leadership in acute care

3+ years CCU/ICU leadership

Job description

Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL is seeking a Director of Critical Care to lead the Intensive Care Unit and provide strategic oversight for a key service line.

You will mentor nursing leaders, drive outcomes, and foster a culture of excellence, engagement, and innovation in a high-acuity environment. This full-time, exempt role emphasizes leadership, clinical excellence, and value-based care for the community.