Acute Care Director

About the role

The Acute Care Director is responsible for overseeing nursing care and support services in specialties such as Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, ICU, and Intensive Care Unit. This role involves providing clinical leadership, promoting evidence-based care, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and services
• Promote integration of evidence-based knowledge into patient care
• Maintain regulatory standards and customer service expectations
• Review, revise, and implement policies for department operations
• Monitor and adjust department budgets, explain variances, and ensure cost-effective utilization
• Resolve concerns related to patient care
• Write and implement strategic plans
• Collaborate with medical staff on patient care needs
• Support the Medical Center's mission and philosophy
• Coordinate patient care within nursing departments and assist with specialty procedures
• Maintain professional knowledge and enforce policies
• Participate in quality improvement projects

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Current RN license in Missouri
• BSN required or enrolled in BSN program within 6 months of hire
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• At least 5 years of experience in Acute Care (Med/Surgical, Telemetry, and/or ICU)
• 3-5 years of supervisory or management experience
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required or obtainable within 6 months
• Self-motivated and able to work within established policies and practices

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Sit and stand for long periods
• Use standard office equipment and utilize manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing
• Reach above shoulder and lift/carry up to 40 lbs occasionally
• Walk on uneven surfaces occasionally