Job Title: Director of ICU
Location: Washington
Job Description:
Our client hospital a well-established and rapidly growing healthcare system in Washington, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Director of ICU to join their team. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the Critical Care department at a facility deeply connected to its community and committed to providing holistic, patient-centered care. As the Director of ICU lead the Cath Labs, ICU, and PCU.
About Us:
Our client hospital has a rich history of over 70 years serving the city and surrounding communities. As one of Washington's largest multi-specialty medical groups, they are dedicated to offering comprehensive healthcare services, provided by compassionate and empathetic professionals. They prioritize your total health—mind, body, and spirit—and are committed to evolving with the needs of their community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management: Develop and manage departmental operational and capital budgets. Monitor and control operations within approved budgets, making recommendations to optimize FTEs and minimize contract/agency labor usage. Ensure accurate patient charges and maintain supply usage within budgetary limits.
- Patient, Family, and Customer Satisfaction: Monitor and improve customer satisfaction scores. Collaborate with staff and physicians to enhance patient care and develop strategies to increase patient volumes and services.
- Physician Satisfaction: Work closely with physicians to streamline operations, improve patient care, and resolve conflicts. Actively engage in strategies to boost physician satisfaction.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with DOH, Joint Commission, CMS, and national patient safety standards. Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures, and oversee quality assurance and staff evaluations.
- Quality Patient Care: Set and implement departmental goals to improve patient care delivery and outcomes. Ensure compliance with national/state patient care programs and safety goals.
- Staff Morale and Retention: Foster positive relationships between staff, physicians, and departments. Provide ongoing feedback, conduct staff evaluations, and coordinate orientation and competency assessments for all staff.
- Patient Throughput and Capacity: Collaborate to optimize patient flow through the department and organization, implementing strategies to increase throughput and capacity.
Qualifications:
Required Experience:
- 2-3 years of leadership experience as a Manager or above, particularly in a Cath Lab setting.
- BSN required.
- Desired Experience:
- Master’s degree preferred.
Why Join Them?
Be located in a thriving community with easy access to both city and mountain activities, with a reasonable cost of living. We are proud to be part of LifePoint Health and operate as a union hospital, known for our financial stability and strong reputation in the community.
If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for Critical Care and a commitment to excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply. Join them in continuing their legacy of compassionate, high-quality healthcare.
