**Job Summary** The Director, Critical Care Unit (CCU) is responsible for the overall strategic and operational leadership of the unit. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care, manages resources, and fosters a collaborative environment to support both staff and patient outcomes. The Director oversees all aspects of the CCU, including staffing, budgeting, and compliance with healthcare regulations, working closely with hospital leadership to align the unit's goals with organizational priorities. **Essential Functions** + Provides leadership and direction for the CCU, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in compliance with all healthcare regulations. + Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures to ensure clinical excellence and operational efficiency. + Manages the CCU budget, including staffing, equipment, and supply allocation, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards. + Oversees the recruitment, training, and development of CCU staff, promoting a positive work environment and continuous professional development. + Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care and optimal patient outcomes. + Conducts regular assessments of CCU operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes. + Ensures compliance with all relevant state, federal, and accrediting body regulations, including Joint Commission standards. + Monitors and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) to hospital leadership, implementing improvement initiatives as necessary. + Participates in strategic planning for the CCU, contributing to long-term growth and development initiatives. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree In Nursing required + Master's Degree In Nursing or Healthcare Administration preferred + 5-7 years of clinical nursing experience in a critical care setting required + 3-5 years of experience in a clinical leadership role required **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Strong leadership and management skills with experience in critical care + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. + Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and resources. + Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and best practices in critical care. + Analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement. **Licenses and Certifications** + RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required + CCCRN - Certified Critical Care RN preferred Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.