Director of Critical Care

This position reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer; and has overall accountability for a recently remodeled 12-bed ICU, a 16-bed CCU, a 22-bed cardiovascular step-down unit, and respiratory therapy services. Supervises two managers: Respiratory Therapy and Cardiovascular Services; with the potential to supervise a third. Primary duties will include budgeting, equipment procurement, physician relations, human resource management, committee involvement, and staff education and development. Qualified Candidates will be a bachelor’s prepared nurse; with three to five years of leadership experience in an acute-care organization of similar size and complexity. This individual will have strong clinical skills, a proven ability to mentor the staff, the ability to function as a cultural change agent, and the capability to communicate effectively the mission and goals of the hospital. Ideal candidates will be master’s prepared; be comfortable with and motivated by stretch goals, politically savvy with strong physician relationship skills, as well as proven major project management abilities. An excellent salary, commensurate with background and experience is available, in addition to relocation assistance.

283-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care, JCAHO and CARF-accredited hospital and integrated delivery system. With over 1,500 employees and a network of more than 150 physicians, it is also the third largest employer in the county. The facility offers a wide range of services including medical and surgical care, general and cardiac intensive care, cardiology, open heart surgery, neurology, physical rehabilitation, obstetrics, level II nursery, orthopedics, emergency, as well as level II trauma, and a full array of educational and outpatient services. The facility has been recognized by HealthGrades as a state, regional, and national leader for orthopedic services for the past two years; as well as by VHA, Inc. as a Top 100 Hospital for Performance Improvement.

The third largest in Oklahoma, this city has a population of approximately 93,000, and is on the Forbes' List of the top 100 best places for business. The city boasts numerous outdoor recreational activities; fine schools, many housing options, and is one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest.

Interested? Please Email Cherie Today!

Cherie Thomas, MBA, RHIA
Associate Vice President, Executive Search
B. E. Smith, Inc.
Phone: (800) 397-2078 or Fax: (888) 238-4276
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REQUIREMENTS
-Qualified Candidates will be a bachelor’s prepared nurse; with three to five years of leadership experience in an acute-care organization of similar size and complexity. This individual will have strong clinical skills, a proven ability to mentor the staff, the ability to function as a cultural change agent, and the capability to communicate effectively the mission and goals of the hospital.

-Ideal candidates will be master’s prepared; be comfortable with and motivated by stretch goals, politically savvy with strong physician relationship skills, as well as proven major project management abilities.