Director of Acute Care

Director of Acute Care Kennewick, WA 99336 $66.04 - $89.16 an hour - Full-time $66.04 - $89.16 an hour - Full-time Job Summary Homeland Talent Solutions has partnered with a respected healthcare organization to identify a strong nursing leader for a Director of Acute Care opportunity supporting a combined ICU and Intermediate Care/Step-Down unit within a collaborative acute care environment. This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence, support department growth, enhance patient care outcomes, and lead staff development initiatives within a dynamic hospital setting. The Director of Acute Care will provide both operational and clinical leadership oversight for the ICU and Intermediate Care/Step-Down unit while collaborating closely with executive leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to promote patient care excellence, staff engagement, and organizational performance. The Director of Acute Care will play a key role in staffing management, process improvement, quality initiatives, and future growth planning for the department. The ideal candidate for the Director of Acute Care role will bring a strong ICU clinical background, progressive nursing leadership experience, and proven operational management abilities. This leader will thrive in a collaborative environment and demonstrate the ability to effectively lead teams through change while fostering a positive, patient-focused culture. Responsibilities Provide operational and clinical leadership oversight for the ICU and Intermediate Care/Step-Down unit Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff and frontline clinical teams Support staffing, productivity, labor management, and operational efficiency initiatives Assist with department growth, workflow optimization, and staff cross-training initiatives Foster a culture focused on teamwork, accountability, patient-centered care, and clinical excellence Partner with physicians, executive leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality patient outcomes Support regulatory compliance, quality initiatives, and evidence-based clinical practices Participate in leadership meetings and organizational initiatives while maintaining visibility within the department Support staff engagement and collaboration within a unionized nursing environment Requirements Current RN license required Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree preferred Strong ICU clinical background required Previous acute care, ICU, or hospital leadership experience preferred Experience within high-acuity acute care or critical care environments preferred Strong operational leadership, staffing, and labor management skills required Experience within unionized healthcare environments preferred BLS certification required Strong communication and team development skills required Additional Information Full-Time Day Shift Exempt Leadership Position On-Site Benefits This opportunity offers a competitive pay range of $66.04-$89.16/hour based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both personal and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO and retirement offerings, tuition assistance, and ongoing professional development support. Relocation assistance and/or sign-on support may also be available based on candidate experience. In addition, the organization provides strong leadership development and long-term career advancement opportunities within a large and growing healthcare system. Summary This position offers strong long-term leadership growth potential within an organization continuing to invest in operational excellence, ICU development, nursing leadership, and patient-centered care. Apply today! EEO Notice Homeland LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Homeland LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Homeland LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. #LI-AR1