Director of ICU
UHS
Summary
The Director of ICU assesses, plans, implements and evaluates delivery of patient care with 24-hour responsibility for total management of the ICU Department.
Job description
Provides administrative direction and works collaboratively with administration, intensivists, and physicians for development and evaluation of all nursing personnel and maintains operational aspects of the patient care unit in collaboration with support services.
Contributes to nursing and the hospital through support of philosophy and objectives, educational and research efforts.
Accountable to assure that HCAHPS, patient, employee, and physicians satisfaction scores are all in acceptable ranges.
Accountable for building and directing teams to improve core measures and other Joint Commission initiatives.
Accountable to educate the critical care nursing team including new technology, clinical practice, and validation of competencies.
The ICU Director has ongoing dialogues with nurses both one on one and in monthly staff and clinical unit.
This position reports to the Chief Nursing Officer and is proactive in identifying needs of staff and resolves issues to improve patient care and supports nursing leadership direction.
Furthermore, it is a positive reactor assuring new initiatives and practices are followed according to evidenced-based practice, consistently and without bias.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse licensed to practice in California
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or in a related field
- Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in ICU as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 3 years acute care nursing leadership experience in ICU
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development Opportunities
- HealthStream Online Learning
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Student Loan Refinancing
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.