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Director of Critical Care
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Position Type: Permanent Contingent (Full-Time)
Reporting To: Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO)
Ready to Lead Critical Care? Director of Critical Care | Alexandria, Louisiana
Permanent, Full-Time | Salary up to $159,000 | Relocation Available
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Why This Role Stands Out
- True leadership scope: Lead MICU (26 beds) and SICU (15 beds), plus the Stroke Program, Chest Pain Center, and Rapid Response Program
- Room to grow: Help build and oversee a future Progressive Care (step-down) Unit as the program develops
- A meaningful team: Lead and develop about 68 FTEs across a combined census of roughly 25–30 high-acuity patients
- Real influence: Report to the Assistant CNO and help set strategy, budgets, and growth for Critical Care and Cardiology Services
- Strong support: Medical staff across more than 30 specialties, with services ranging from cancer care to wound care
Compensation & Benefits
- Relocation assistance: Available, evaluated case by case
- 401(k): 100% match on 3%–9% of pay, based on years of service
- Employee stock purchase plan at a 10% discount
- Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription, and behavioral health coverage
- Growth: Education and tuition assistance
- Time and family: Paid time off and family support benefits
- Lower cost of living than most major metro areas
What You Will Do
- Provide 24/7 leadership accountability for Critical Care/Telemetry, the Stroke Program, and the Chest Pain Center
- Drive clinical quality, patient satisfaction, and productivity
- Partner with physicians, administration, and staff to grow the critical care and cardiology service lines
- Develop policies, procedures, and staff training programs
- Own the department’s operating and capital budgets
Who We Are Looking For
- Experience: 2+ years of acute care critical care leadership. Recent acute care is preferred, but a strong leader with a proven ability to turn around challenging teams, develop staff, and drive results will be considered.
- Education: BSN required; MSN or health-related master’s preferred
- License: Current Louisiana RN license (or the ability to obtain one)
- Leadership style: Visible, hands-on, humble, and emotionally intelligent, with a track record of mentoring emerging clinical leaders