Nursing (RN) Director of Cardiac Critical (FT)

• Position: Nursing (RN) Director, Cardiac Critical Care
• Location: Hickory, NC

• Signing Bonus: Negotiable.
• Relocation package: Negotiable.
• Base compensation will be commensurate with the experience and skill set of the candidate.

• The Director of Cardiac Critical Care Services supports the Cardiovascular ICU (8 beds) and the Coronary Care Unit (8 beds). This Director role reports to the Chief Nursing Officer.
• The Director is accountable for high quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.
• This leader will assume responsibility for assisting in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice in each unit.
• The Director will supervise and evaluate the work activities of all nursing personnel provide clinical leadership and set strategic and long-term goals for the nursing staff.
• The Director will assess performance objectives for each nursing unit and organize, coordinate, develop, and review policies, procedures, and nursing protocols to meet all regulatory, compliance, and quality care standards.
• The Director is responsible for the quality of care, and operational and financial efficiency (budgeting) of the nursing unit. The Director will lead and professionally develop the nursing staff within the unit, providing performance goals, feedback, and development opportunities.
• In addition, the Director will be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel and will chair committees as assigned and provide direct care as needed.
• This role assumes 24/7 responsibility for the Director’s assigned areas.

• Active and current Registered Nurse license in the state of North Carolina.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven leadership ability and hospital operational ability.
• Ability to serve as a role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing.

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• BLS required.
• ACLS required.
• Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license).
• Minimum 5 years of RN experience, ICU experience required.

•  You choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.
• HSA.
• 401(K) retirement plan contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance.
• Prescription Assistance with OptumRx.
• Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.
• The Vitality Employee Wellness Plan allows you to take up to 30% off of your bi-weekly health insurance premiums. You also accrue points which allow you to buy merchandise or gift car

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