Director of Nursing | Critical Care Units

About the Role

The Director of Nursing provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for multiple critical care and cardiovascular departments. This role ensures high-quality patient care, strong financial performance, regulatory compliance, and a healthy, engaged workforce. The Director will collaborate closely with clinical and administrative leaders to drive excellence across all service lines.

Oversee Multiple Departments for Critical Care and Cardiovascular Services

• Intensive Care Unit
• Cardiac Care Unit
• Heart & Vascular
• Respiratory Therapy & Sleep Lab

Key Responsibilities

• Fiscal Operations - Lead budgeting, financial planning, expenditure approvals, and productivity monitoring.
• Clinical Collaboration - Partner with medical staff to address service needs, enhance community relations, and support program development.
• Policy & Procedure Development - Create, update, and implement departmental policies aligned with evidence-based practice.
• Data & Systems Management - Oversee computerized record systems and reporting tools.
• Program Development - Expand and implement programs supporting evidence-based care, rehabilitation, and community health.
• Quality & Performance Improvement - Establish and monitor quality metrics and improvement initiatives.
• Talent Management - Direct recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and staff development.
• Operational Leadership - Set objectives, manage staffing plans, oversee scheduling, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Resource Utilization - Monitor use of beds, diagnostic services, equipment, and staffing to optimize efficiency.
• Facility Readiness - Inspect facilities and recommend improvements for safety, infection control, and emergency preparedness.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field
• Registered Nurse (Iowa Board of Nursing)
• Basic Life Support (AHA)
• 4+ years of nursing leadership experience
• Strong clinical decision-making and critical-thinking skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in a health-related field
• CCRN certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)
• Experience in:
• Critical care
• Cardiovascular services
• Respiratory therapy
• Cath lab
• Sleep lab