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
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 degreeCurrent RN license (Compact accepted)BLS requiredNational 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 experienceProficiency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, and healthcare systemsPreferred Qualifications :
MSN5+ years of progressive leadership experience in critical careUnit Information :
19 Bed Critical Care Unit65 FTEsCurrent structure includes 1 Nurse Manager; outgoing Director in place until end of SeptemberCompensation & Incentives :
Base salary : $110,000 – $140,000 annually (based on experience)Incentive bonus : Up to 17.5% annuallySign-on bonus : Case by caseRelocation assistance : Case by caseBenefits Include :
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchTuition reimbursement & certification supportPaid time off, family leave, and disability coverageEmployee wellness and counseling resourcesAdditional voluntary benefits (pet insurance, legal services, ID theft protection, etc.)