Director of Cardiac Critical Care Position Available In Lawrence, Tennessee

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob SummaryThe Director Cardiac Critical CareServices supports the Cardiovascular ICU (8 beds) and theCardiovascular Stepdown Unit. (8 beds). The CVICU provides care tofresh post-surgical open hearts, valves, cardiovascular patientswith devices to include but not limited to: impellas, intraorticballoon pumps, Swan-Ganz lines, and others. In addition, thispatient population includes post-surgical vascular patients. The CVStepdown Unit is near the CVICU and cares for open heart patientsfollowing extubation (less than 24 hours) and other patients toinclude critically ill STEMI cases and others.

This Director reportsto the Chief Nursing Officer. The Director is accountable for highquality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinicalstaff, and appropriate resource management related to patientcare.

This leader will assume responsibility for assisting inassessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluatingnursing practice on each unit. The Director will supervise andevaluate work activities of all nursing personnel and provideclinical leadership and set strategic and long-term goals for thenursing staff. The Director will assess performance objectives foreach nursing unit and organize, coordinate, develop and reviewpolicies, procedures and nursing protocols to meet all regulatory,compliance and quality care standards.

The Director is responsiblefor the quality of care, operational and financial efficiency(budgeting) of the nursing unit. The Director will lead andprofessionally develop the nursing staff within the unit, providingperformance goals, feedback, and development opportunities. Inaddition, the Director will is responsible for recruitment, hiringand training of personnel and will chair committees as assigned.

Provide direct care as needed. Role assumes 24/7 responsibility ofDirector’s assigned areas.

Responsibilities:

• Active and currentRegistered Nurse license in the state of North Carolina.
• Highlyeffective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Provenleadership ability and hospital operational ability.
• Ability toserve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline ofnursing.

Essential FunctionsDevelops and implements departmentalgoals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical,administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of theorganization. Directs and evaluates departmental operations,including patient care delivery, information technologies, servicelevel determination, and complaint management, to achieveperformance and quality control objectives. Plans and monitorsstaffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating,disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.

Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensuresthat the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.

Coordinates and directs internal/external audits. Creates andfosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinicalprotocols. COMPANY DESCRIPTIONFrye Regional Medical Center, locatedin the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acutecare hospital, 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70primary and specialty care providers. Benefits – Wide range ofbenefits options! Here at Frye, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Visionplans from a variety of competitive options that give you thecoverage 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 lifeinsurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft. Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provideemotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entirehousehold. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days aweek. Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure youenjoy your time away from work. Why join our team?

Frye RegionalMedical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinicalstaff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility whichoffers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. FryeRegional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with afull range of services to meet the healthcare needs of ourcommunity. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets inaccomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensureemployee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives,we are looking for you!

Minimum Education Minimum education:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing required; Master’s degree in nursingpreferred. Nurse practitioners are welcome to apply!

Licenses/CertificationsRequires critical thinking skills, decisivejudgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must beable to work in a fast paced, stressful environment and takeappropriate action.

BLS requiredACLS requiredCurrent RN license topractice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license).Minimum Work ExperienceMinimum 5 years RN experience, CVICUexperience required; Minimum 2 years management experiencepreferred.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers andare looking for diversity in candidates for employment:

Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran