Director PCU/ICU

The Nursing Director for PCU/ICU department is the first line manager designated for this specific nursing area, its patient population, and assigned staff. The Nursing Director has 24 hour responsibility for unit’s activity. Plans, coordinates, directs the fiscal, personnel and patient care activities to assure the standards of care and standards of practice are met as appropriate for the patient care needs and the age of the patient in as cost effective manner as possible. Responsible for integration of the nursing area (s) into the overall functioning of the organization

Minimum Education
Associate's Degree in Nursing is required
Bachelor’s degree Preferred

Required Skills
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Required Skills
Licenses:
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina or compact state

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Current clinical competence in area relevant to patient population.

Minimum Work Experience
Previous supervisory experience in nursing required.