Med-Surg & ICU Nursing Director

Cibola Hospital; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cibola Hospital in Grants, NM seeks an experienced Medical-Surgical/ICU Director to provide clinical and operational leadership for inpatient services. You will ensure safe, high-quality care, appropriate staffing, and regulatory readiness while partnering with hospital leadership and clinical teams.

The role emphasizes evidence-based nursing practice, staff development, performance improvement, and financial stewardship to sustain excellent patient outcomes and a collaborative, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in New Mexico.
• BSN required; master's preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Proven leadership in acute-care inpatient settings.
• Knowledge of staffing, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of Medical-Surgical and ICU departments.
• Staffing, scheduling, and payroll-related oversight.
• Lead quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Oversee discharge planning and readmission prevention.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for surveys.
• Manage budgets, resources, and capital planning.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and departments to drive patient care excellence.
• Present departmental performance data to leadership.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Acute-care experience

Inpatient operations

Patient safety

Performance improvement

Staff development

Education

BSN

Master's degree in Nursing/Healthcare Administration (preferred)

Job description

Cibola Hospital in Grants, NM seeks an experienced Medical-Surgical/ICU Director to provide clinical and operational leadership for inpatient services. You will ensure safe, high-quality care, appropriate staffing, and regulatory readiness while partnering with hospital leadership and clinical teams.

The role emphasizes evidence-based nursing practice, staff development, performance improvement, and financial stewardship to sustain excellent patient outcomes and a collaborative, patient-centered