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Grady Health System

Unit Director II (Critical Care)

Grady Health System, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Director of Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit

Grady Health System is hiring the Director of Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit. The Unit Director II is responsible for multiple units' overall strategic and operational planning, operations, and the provision and evaluation of patient care by all unit staff and others, such as providers, ancillary staff, and students who provide care, treatment, and services on the unit. The Unit Director II serves as a positive role model and sets the tone for the units' reputation and performance. The Unit Director II provides 24/7 leadership and management in the areas of customer satisfaction, provision of safe and effective care, finance, human resources, communication, patient advocacy, performance improvement, and leadership & professional development. Responsibilities

Provides leadership that results in meeting and/or exceeding customer satisfaction targets for patients/families, physicians, and employees. Collaborates with staff, medical leadership, and other interdisciplinary health care personnel to ensure safe and effective care that meets/exceeds regulatory requirements and professional industry standards. Manages financial resources effectively and efficiently that results in meeting and/or exceeding financial targets. Manages human resources effectively and efficiently. Establishes effective means of intra- and inter-unit/departmental communications. Advocates for the patient/family rights and educates patient/family concerning their responsibilities. Provides leadership for continuous performance improvement and staff development. Creates an environment of high performance expectations, exhibits qualities of an effective leader, and serves as a leader/role model through professional development. Qualifications

BSN required Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred Minimum of 8+ years of job-related experience in a clinical nursing leadership role as head of a multi-unit service at a level I or II trauma center Nursing leadership experience with operational responsibility for inpatient cardiovascular nursing required Experience with a MAGNET hospital (certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center) preferred Current Georgia License as a Registered Professional Nurse required Additional information

Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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