ICU Nursing Director — Lead Care, Cardiac Growth

Zaddy Solutions; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Partial relocation package

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Las Cruces, NM, seeks a Director of Nursing for the ICU to lead a 32-bed unit with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, ensuring safe, evidence-based care for critically ill patients. You will direct staffing, budgeting, policy development, and performance improvement, collaborate across disciplines, and implement service-line expansion including a cardiac program.

This role requires active NM RN licensure or compact license, relocation within 30–45 days, and an in-person leadership

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Specific ICU experience is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
• NM RN license or compact license with ability to obtain NM license shortly after employment begins.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of departmental goals, ensuring alignment with organizational, clinical, legal, and ethical standards.
• Oversee and evaluate ICU operations, including patient care, technology implementation, service levels, and complaint resolution.
• Manage staffing processes, including hiring, training, evaluating, and advancing professional development of team members.
• Administer budgeting activities and ensure adherence to financial and audit requirements.
• Foster a culture of professional growth and continuous improvement by integrating evidence-based practices and monitoring ICU performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership experience

ICU experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Zaddy Solutions in Las Cruces, NM, seeks a Director of Nursing for the ICU to lead a 32-bed unit with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, ensuring safe, evidence-based care for critically ill patients. You will direct staffing, budgeting, policy development, and performance improvement, collaborate across disciplines, and implement service-line expansion including a cardiac program.

This role requires active NM RN licensure or compact license, relocation within 30–45 days, and an in-person leadership