ICU Care Leader: Strategy, Staffing & Quality

Community Health Systems; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Future Security (401k)

Competitive Pay & Full Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Santa Rosa Medical Center in Milton, FL, is seeking a Director of the Intensive Care Unit who will provide strategic and operational leadership for the ICU, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care and 24-hour accountability.

The role oversees staffing, budgeting, quality improvement, service line development, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and staff engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required.
• Seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required
• Master's Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required
• 3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversees planning, implementation, and evaluation of critical care nursing services for adult and geriatric populations in the ICU.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives, analyzing performance metrics, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and driving measurable improvements in patient care and satisfaction.
• Directs recruitment, hiring, evaluation, coaching, and professional development of ICU staff to maintain a skilled and engaged workforce.
• Establishes and monitors clinical practice standards, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based care and superior customer service.
• Develops and enforces policies and procedures for ICU operations, including disaster preparedness plans.
• Collaborates with hospital leadership to market the Critical Care service line and support the development of educational programs.
• Coordinates and facilitates staff education and in-service training on new equipment, procedures, and technologies.
• Maintains 24-hour accountability for problem resolution and operational oversight of ICU services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Santa Rosa Medical Center in Milton, FL, is seeking a Director of the Intensive Care Unit who will provide strategic and operational leadership for the ICU, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care and 24-hour accountability.

The role oversees staffing, budgeting, quality improvement, service line development, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and staff engagement.