Job Title: Director - RN Critical Care

Location: Wilson, NC (Apprx 80mi from Durham, NC)

Position Type: Permanent

Based Salary: Up to $124,000 + Benefit's and other perks

Position Overview:

• The Director of Critical Care is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Critical Care Unit (CCU) to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
• This role manages clinical and administrative functions, including staffing, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• The Director collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes, streamline workflows, and uphold hospital policies and accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and management for the Critical Care Unit, ensuring effective clinical operations and quality patient care.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and budget management to maintain efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state/federal regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work culture within the unit.
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and hospital leadership to implement best practices in critical care.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to patient safety and quality of care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) (Required).
• Current RN licensure in North Carolina or Multistate Compact License (Required).
• 5+ years of managerial experience in acute/critical care.
• Proven ability to drive quality improvement initiatives and foster a culture of excellence in patient care.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and critical care best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in critical care nursing and hospital operations.
• Strong ability to manage staff, budgets, and patient care strategies.
• High-level understanding of compliance and accreditation requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to improve patient care.