ICU0015 Director of ICU

Position Summary

The Director of Intensive Care Unit manages daily operations of the Intensive Care Unit. Directs and supervises functions and activities; interprets policies, procedures, standards and regulations as appropriate. Partners with Medical Staff to ensure the quality and productivity of Intensive Care Unit at South Arkansas Regional Hospital. 

Qualifications/Experience 

Education:  

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Business Administration, or related field. 

Master's Degree in Nursing preferred. Must possess current licensure in the State of Arkansas.

Experience:  

Five years ICU experience. Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience. Minimum 3 years staff experience.

Other Skills:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Time management, organization and multitasking of competing priorities. 

Licenses/Certificate:

Current licensure to practice as an RN in the State of Arkansas (includes multistate)

 

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties of the position, provided it does not create undue hardship on SARH. 

• Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding person, financial, medical or employment of patients, families, and employees of SARH.
• Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and SARH.
• Must report hazards and initiate appropriate action.
• Must participate in safety instructional programs.
• Demonstrates creativity, intelligence and discretion in the planning, organizing and coordination of departmental functions.
• Assess a situation, considers alternatives, and chooses the appropriate course of action with few errors.
• Conducts departmental meetings as required.
• Does not let personnel conflicts interfere with work performance 98% of the time.
• Routinely uses policy and manuals and other reference materials to ensure proper course of action.
• Provides accurate and timely information using discretion and protecting confidentiality of information.
• Has a cost-conscious attitude to time usage, materials and supplies.
• Prepares and provides for departmental needs with budget guidelines.
• Actively participates in managerial meetings.
• Interviews and selects new employees.
• Provides for training and orientation of new employees.
• Monitors and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of new employees within the probationary period.
• Enforces Hospital policies and procedures.
• Submits documentation, charges, and medical records in a timely manner.
• Responsible for all staff related requirements of unit, including recruitment, corrective action, and daily labor management of staff based on case load and skill mix. 
• Develop and implement plans, policies, and procedures that will meet or exceed all codes, regulations, laws, JCAHO standards, and will provide effective and efficient equipment management.
• Participate on assigned committees and attend all required meetings.
• Enforce accepted safety practices, report safety hazards, and initiate appropriate action.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Directs maintenance of department facilities, equipment, supplies and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health comfort and safety for patients and staff. 
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties you may be asked to perform when they are assigned.