Director of Critical Care (ICU Forensics & Dialysis)

Key Leadership Responsibilities

• Champion and promote the organizations mission vision and values throughout all areas of responsibility.
• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure exceptional clinical quality patient safety regulatory compliance and service excellence.
• Develop and implement initiatives that improve patient outcomes optimize resource utilization increase operational efficiency and support financial performance.
• Foster a culture of collaboration accountability innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead mentor and develop managers and staff while promoting employee engagement professional growth and retention.
• Ensure adherence to policies procedures accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain a safe supportive environment that promotes high-quality patient-centered care.
• Provide leadership and oversight for forensic patient operations ensuring staff understanding and compliance with all applicable security protocols and care requirements.

Operational Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations for ICU Forensic Services and Dialysis programs ensuring efficient patient flow and optimal staffing levels.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop implement and evaluate clinical programs and services.
• Manage departmental budgets capital planning productivity and resource allocation.
• Oversee recruitment onboarding performance management employee development and retention strategies.
• Ensure staff maintain required competencies and receive ongoing coaching feedback and performance evaluations.
• Monitor departmental performance metrics and implement action plans to achieve quality safety operational and financial goals.
• Maintain oversight of equipment supplies and contracted services including dialysis operations and vendor performance.
• Provide clinical support and leadership during operational challenges as needed.

Quality & Performance Improvement

• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety clinical outcomes patient satisfaction and cost management.
• Establish and maintain evidence-based service standards and best practices.
• Analyze operational and clinical performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and drive measurable results.
• Promote standardization of processes and workflows to enhance efficiency consistency and continuity of care.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory accreditation and patient safety standards.
• Monitor contracted dialysis services to ensure achievement of established performance metrics and quality expectations.

• BSN - Required
• MSN - Preferred if not must be completed within the first 2 years of employment

Certifications and Licensure

• RN or higher Licensure for the State of TN -
• BLS - Required
• ALS - Required

Experience Requirements

• Healthcare/Medical - Manager Level - 3 years Preferred
• Acute Care/ICU Management - 3 years Required