Registered Nurse Director of Critical Care Services

Your future role at a glance

Location: Waco, TX
Facility: Ascension Providence
Specialty: ICU
Schedule: Days | Full-time | Expectation to be available to staff across all shifts
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Life at Ascension

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Drive improvements in employee engagement and patient experience.
• Manage operations for 4 units and Respiratory Therapy Services encompassing a total of 120 beds and a head-count of 220.
• Provide direct supervision and development for a leadership team consisting of 5 managers and 1 assistant manager.
• Drive measurable improvements in key departmental metrics, specifically focusing on turnover rates, quality outcomes, and financial performance.
• Partner effectively with key internal stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.
• Work Experience: 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Possession of or nearing the completion of an MSN, MHA, or MBA degree
• At least 3 years of experience in Critical Care, specifically within an ICU setting
• Proven history of progressive leadership over at least 3 years in a Manager or Director capacity