Title: Director – Critical Care Compensation: $110,000 – $140,000/year (based on experience) + up to 17.5% annual performance bonus Schedule: Full-Time, Days (Administrative Hours, No Weekends) Location: Asheville, North Carolina

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Position Summary: A respected hospital in North Carolina is seeking a Director of Critical Care to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for a 19-bed unit. The Director will oversee patient care services, staffing, and performance improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with the hospital’s overall mission and standards of excellence. The role includes responsibility for nursing practice models, integration of evidence-based care, and collaboration with hospital executives to drive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership and accountability for Critical Care operations, staffing, and quality outcomes Oversee clinical and administrative functions to ensure safe, efficient, and effective patient care Integrate financial, human resource, and clinical data into decision-making processes Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements Mentor and support managers, charge nurses, and frontline staff Foster a culture of evidence-based practice, innovation, and collaboration across the unit and hospital

Required Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Nursing, or BSN with MBA, MHA, or other healthcare-related graduate degree Current RN license (Compact accepted) BLS required National Nursing Leadership Certification (to be obtained within 1 year of hire if not already held) 5+ years of critical care experience, including at least 3 years of progressive leadership experience Proficiency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, and healthcare systems

Preferred Qualifications: MSN 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in critical care

Unit Information: 19 Bed Critical Care Unit 65 FTEs Current structure includes 1 Nurse Manager; outgoing Director in place until end of September

Compensation & Incentives: Base salary: $110,000 – $140,000 annually (based on experience) Incentive bonus: Up to 17.5% annually Sign-on bonus: Case by case Relocation assistance: Case by case

Benefits Include: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Tuition reimbursement & certification support Paid time off, family leave, and disability coverage Employee wellness and counseling resources Additional voluntary benefits (pet insurance, legal services, ID theft protection, etc.)