Director, Critical Care (ED/ICU)

About the role

The Director of Critical Care (ER & ICU) under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), is responsible for ensuring consistent high quality patient care in the Critical Care Units. This position assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for the management of all critical care nursing service functions.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for the Emergency and Intensive Care Units, overseeing all nursing services.
• Develops and implements department plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations.
• Oversees the Emergency Disaster Preparedness program and defines standards for the Emergency and ICU departments.
• Monitors compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policies for patient services, environmental safety, and personnel safety.
• Manages the department’s operational excellence, ensuring the delivery of quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Manages human resources to promote positive employee relations and ensures proper utilization of organization’s financial resources.
• Communicates departmental, organizational, and industry information to staff and attends all required Safety Training programs.
• Participates in service, departmental, and hospital-wide committees as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred, Master’s degree in Administrative Services preferred (with focus on management).
• Five years of Emergency Room experience with progressive management responsibility, preferably at a hospital with a Level 1 or 2 Trauma program and a Pediatric Emergency Department.
• Five years in an administrative management role, preferably with a volume greater than 40,000 visits/year.
• Current and valid California RN license.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and MAB certifications.
• Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) preferred.
• Knowledge of human resource management, program development, fiscal management skills, and familiarity with regulatory and accrediting agency standards.

Qualifications

South El Monte community is a vibrant area in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley. Greater El Monte Community Hospital, a 117-bed facility accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the American Heart Association, serves this growing community with critical care, emergency care, diagnostic services, surgery, and rehabilitation. The hospital is an approved provider for Medi-Cal and Medicare and meets the high standards of the General Acute Care Hospital (GACH) relicensing survey. Conveniently located between the 10 and 60 freeways, the hospital provides quality healthcare to this expanding community.