Critical Care Director directs the staff and programs of the critical care unit. Develops and introduces approved standards and guidelines for critical care services and programs. Being a Critical Care Director ensures quality care to patients. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Critical Care Director typically reports to top management. The Critical Care Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Critical Care Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Unit
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The RN is responsible for the delivery of safe and reliable patient care, in coordination with the healthcare team. The primary role of the RN is the execution of the nursing process in providing required care and evaluation of the care given. Responsibilities include: assessment, nursing diagnosis related to focus problem areas, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Performance of these responsibilities requires specialized knowledge, critical thinking and skills based on principles of psychological, social, physical and biological sciences that utilize the nursing process.
Education:
Graduate of accredited nursing program
BSN degree preferred
Experience:
Prefer one (1) year of hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Possess current RN licensure in the State of Iowa or compact state
Maintain Current BLS Certification
Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English
Multicultural sensitivity
Demonstrates proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to perform basic/advanced nursing procedures in the administration of medication therapy and the operation of specialized equipment
Ability to complete a basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through in-hospital training
Microsoft Office – basic computer skills