ICU Nursing Director - Lead Critical Care Excellence

CareerNerds; 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

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Director of Nursing ICU to lead a 32-bed ICU, overseeing clinical operations, staffing, budgeting, and quality initiatives. The role focuses on maintaining a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and expanding the cardiac service line to enhance community care.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing, an NM RN license or compact license with NM licensure possible after employment, and willingness to relocate within 30-45 days. In-person leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in healthcare settings.
• Experience specifically in an ICU environment is required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of departmental goals aligned with standards.
• Oversee ICU operations, patient care, tech implementation, service levels, and resolutions of complaints.
• Manage staffing processes: hiring, training, evaluation, and professional development.
• Administer budgeting activities and ensure compliance with financial/audit requirements.
• Foster continuous improvement by integrating evidence-based practices and monitoring ICU performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

ICU experience

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Director of Nursing ICU to lead a 32-bed ICU, overseeing clinical operations, staffing, budgeting, and quality initiatives. The role focuses on maintaining a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and expanding the cardiac service line to enhance community care.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing, an NM RN license or compact license with NM licensure possible after employment, and willingness to relocate within 30-45 days. In-person leadership is essential.