Director, Intensive Care Unit at Jones Memorial Hospital – Wellsville, New York

Statement of Purpose:

The Director of ICU manages and coordinates the planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and supervision of the nursing regimen and other activities involved in the provision of quality patient care in the Intensive Care Unit, Respiratory Therapy, and Cardiac Services. The Director provides leadership for these areas by working collaboratively with the Clinical Leads of Cardiac Services, Respiratory Therapy, and ICU, along with nursing staff, physicians, and other personnel. The Director maintains standards for professional nursing practice at all times and provides both clinical and administrative leadership to staff. All responsibilities are carried out in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Jones Memorial Hospital.

• Continuously evaluates quality of care through observation, patient rounds, and staff/patient/family feedback.

• Ensures safe, efficient, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

• Assigns nursing responsibilities based on patient needs and staff qualifications.

• Leads recruitment, hiring, orientation, and ongoing staff development.

• Creates a positive learning environment for staff and nursing students.

• Upholds JMH mission, vision, and nursing standards in all practices.

• Establishes goals and objectives for ICU, Respiratory Therapy, and Cardiac Services to ensure 24/7 quality care.

• Develops and manages operating and capital budgets.

• Coordinates ICU Multidisciplinary Committee meetings and facilitates improvement initiatives.

• Collaborates with educators to support clinical instruction and staff training.

• Provides visible, hands-on leadership to inspire, motivate, and develop staff.

• Serves as liaison among patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and care coordination.

• Promotes patient/family education and rehabilitation.

• Facilitates continuing education and regular staff meetings to enhance professional growth and communication.

• Leads change management efforts, fostering engagement, accountability, and teamwork.

• Ensures accurate clinical documentation and individualized care planning.

• Conducts performance evaluations, providing feedback for growth, advancement, or corrective action.

• Encourages staff involvement in management decisions and quality initiatives.

• Ensures compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards.

• Actively leads and participates in quality improvement efforts at unit, departmental, and hospital levels.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

• New York State licensure and current registration as a Registered Nurse required.

• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of acute clinical experience.

• Minimum three (3) years of demonstrated hospital supervisory or administrative experience.

Contacts

• Frequent contact with patients, staff members, physicians, visitors, and personnel of other departments.

Physical Demands

• Stands and walks for the majority of the workday.

• Occasionally lifts patients.

Working Conditions

• Normal hospital environment.

• Some exposure to disagreeable odors, cuts, burns, infections, communicable diseases, and risk of strain or injury from patients and equipment.