Critical Care Director jobs in Alaska

$10,000 Sign On Bonus and Relocation for Qualified Candidates

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Alaska Regional Hospital our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Manager Cardiac Surgical Intermediate Care to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Alaska Regional Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Manager Cardiac Surgical Intermediate Care opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Manager of the CSIC you will be a highly qualified, expert clinician who possesses advanced care skills and has demonstrated strong critical thinking skills. You will assist the Nursing Unit Director in planning, implementing and assessing the day-to-day functions of the unit. You will provide supervisory and management oversight for staff members and departmental resources and processes. You will collaborate with physicians to expedite information and manage throughput on cases ranging from minor injuries to acutely or critically ill patients. Our team works together and supports each and cares like family. We are looking for someone who has a passion for providing quality patient care and has the ability to lead, coach and mentor our skilled CSIC staff.

In this Manager role:

• You will have the ability to create and maintain an environment that results in above average satisfaction ratings from employees, patients and physicians.
• You will have the ability to delegate work responsibilities based on team member strengths, developmental needs, and workload.
• You will have the ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of staff performance and implements training and development accordingly.
• You will work with the Director on department staffing; hiring, evaluating, guiding, disciplining, and scheduling of staff.
• You will have the ability to retain and recruit sufficient and qualified staff for effective operations.
  
• You will manage compliance with budget and financial metrics.
  
• You will support hospital-wide initiatives and work to foster positive relationships between the CSIC and all other departments.

What qualifications you will need:

• Current RN license in the State of Alaska
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or enrolled in a program within 12 months
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
• A minimum of one year of CSIC, three years of direct nursing experience in ICU to include at least two years of open-heart recovery experience
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
• Strong clinical skills in the performance of ICU level nursing care
• Strong leadership skills and organizational skills
• Ability to work creatively within a team environment
• Initiative and creativity in proposing and implementing projects and initiatives
• Ability to integrate duties with other department programs to maximize impact and create efficiencies.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identifying trends relationships and proposing solutions.

HCA Healthcare's Alaska Regional Hospital is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Manager Cardiac Surgical Intermediate Care opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.