Director-ICU

About the role

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Responsibilities

• Direct and guide daily operations in ICU/PCU/Dialysis to ensure quality and safety of care
• Prepare and manage department staffing schedules based on census and acuity
• Supervise and evaluate nursing personnel and recommend or take disciplinary action as needed
• Oversee performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and incident report investigations
• Lead development of policies, procedures, and clinical practice standards
• Develop and manage department budgets to ensure cost-effective care delivery
• Provide direct patient care as necessary to maintain high-quality outcomes
• Participate in hospital-wide committees and initiatives aligned with clinical goals
• Maintain up-to-date job descriptions and ensure timely staff performance evaluations
• Support community outreach and education initiatives related to wellness and care
• Serve as a role model of professionalism and evidence-based practice in nursing leadership

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Licenses/Certifications: Current RN licensure in the state of employment (or Compact State if residing outside the state); Basic Life Support (BLS) – required upon hire and maintained; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required within 6 months of hire and maintained; Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) – required within 6 months and annually thereafter; Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) – may be required per facility policy; Certified Professional in-Patient Safety (CPPS) – may be required per facility policy.

Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of nursing management experience preferred; experience working in high-acuity and fast-paced environments.

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and leadership abilities
• Ability to collaborate across departments and disciplines to ensure multidisciplinary patient care
• Frequently: Standing, walking, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling
• Occasionally: Sitting, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds
• Constant: Seeing, hearing, communication, and manual dexterity
• Regular exposure to blood, body fluids, and biohazards
• Potential exposure to airborne particles, toxic chemicals, mechanical equipment, and loud noise
• Works in a clinical hospital environment with patient contact