UpLevel Sourcing
Director of Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Senior Leadership Role | Acute Care Hospital
Location:
Southern New Mexico (in-person role)
Position Overview The Director of ICU provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for the Intensive Care Unit within an acute care hospital environment. This role is accountable for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered critical care services while driving clinical excellence, staff engagement, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility. The Director partners closely with executive leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to advance quality initiatives and optimize unit performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all clinical, operational, and administrative functions of the ICU
Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing critical care nursing team
Establish and enforce evidence-based policies, procedures, and clinical standards
Drive quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives across the ICU
Ensure ongoing readiness for accreditation, regulatory compliance, and audits
Manage departmental budget, staffing models, and productivity targets
Foster strong collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary partners
Support change management and implementation of new processes and initiatives
Required Qualifications
Current (or eligible) New Mexico Registered Nurse (RN) license required
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
Seven (7) years of progressive healthcare experience, including at least three (3) years in a formal leadership role
Demonstrated experience in ICU or critical care environments
Proven success leading teams focused on quality, outcomes, and performance improvement
Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree (MSN, Healthcare Administration, or MBA)
Experience in a for-profit acute care hospital setting
Experience building collaborative relationships with medical staff and providers
Certifications
BLS and ACLS required
Employment Details
Full-time, exempt leadership position
Competitive base salary dependent on experience
Relocation assistance available (partial)
Why This Region Southern New Mexico offers a high quality of life with wide-open spaces, abundant sunshine, and access to outdoor recreation year-round. The region is known for its affordability, strong sense of community, rich cultural heritage, and proximity to larger metro amenities—making it an appealing destination for healthcare leaders seeking both professional impact and lifestyle balance.
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Southern New Mexico (in-person role)
Position Overview The Director of ICU provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for the Intensive Care Unit within an acute care hospital environment. This role is accountable for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered critical care services while driving clinical excellence, staff engagement, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility. The Director partners closely with executive leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to advance quality initiatives and optimize unit performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all clinical, operational, and administrative functions of the ICU
Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing critical care nursing team
Establish and enforce evidence-based policies, procedures, and clinical standards
Drive quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives across the ICU
Ensure ongoing readiness for accreditation, regulatory compliance, and audits
Manage departmental budget, staffing models, and productivity targets
Foster strong collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary partners
Support change management and implementation of new processes and initiatives
Required Qualifications
Current (or eligible) New Mexico Registered Nurse (RN) license required
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
Seven (7) years of progressive healthcare experience, including at least three (3) years in a formal leadership role
Demonstrated experience in ICU or critical care environments
Proven success leading teams focused on quality, outcomes, and performance improvement
Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree (MSN, Healthcare Administration, or MBA)
Experience in a for-profit acute care hospital setting
Experience building collaborative relationships with medical staff and providers
Certifications
BLS and ACLS required
Employment Details
Full-time, exempt leadership position
Competitive base salary dependent on experience
Relocation assistance available (partial)
Why This Region Southern New Mexico offers a high quality of life with wide-open spaces, abundant sunshine, and access to outdoor recreation year-round. The region is known for its affordability, strong sense of community, rich cultural heritage, and proximity to larger metro amenities—making it an appealing destination for healthcare leaders seeking both professional impact and lifestyle balance.
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