DIRECTOR OF ACUTE SERVICES
DIRECTOR OF ACUTE SERVICES
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Job Description
HireNow Staffing is actively seeking a Director of Acute Care Services for a healthcare facility in Missoula MT. This is a leadership role offering competitive pay bonuses and the chance to make a meaningful impact in patient care and nursing operations.
Position Director of Acute Care Services
Location Missoula MT
Salary $120000.00 $135000.00
Incentives and Benefits
- Signing Bonus: Up to $30000
- Relocation Bonus: $10000 (partial relocation package)
Required Qualifications
- Union Experience: Must have prior experience working within unionized environments.
- Acute Care Leadership: Minimum of 5 years as an Acute Care Clinical Leader.
- Clinical Competency: Must have RN competency in Med/Surg or ICU settings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Leadership Experience: Previous Unit Level Director experience is strongly preferred.
- Project Management: Demonstrated success in collaborating with physicians managing projects and implementing process improvements.
- Nursing Experience: At least 2 years of bedside RN experience.
Education and Certifications
- Minimum Education: Bachelors degree in Nursing or eligible RN licensure in Montana.
- Preferred Education: Masters degree in Nursing Business or Leadership/Management.
- Certifications:
- BLS and ACLS within 3 months of hire.
- Specialty certification (e.g. ONS) preferred.
Job Summary
The Director of Acute Care Services reports to the Chief Nursing Officer and is responsible for the leadership and oversight of the ICU/PCU Medical/Surgical and Rehab Nursing Units. This role focuses on clinical excellence financial health staff development and collaboration across the healthcare system.
The director leads a multidisciplinary team ensuring patientcentered care while managing the daily operations of assigned units. Key responsibilities include staff management budget oversight compliance monitoring quality improvement initiatives and serving as a resource for clinical staff when needed.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement staff education training and orientation programs.
- Collaborate with the Acute Care Manager to ensure adequate staffing levels across units.
- Participate in hiring evaluation and retention of staff.
- Establish quality and safety standards; audit and improve processes.
- Actively engage in strategic planning and policy updates.
- Manage budgets and productivity metrics for each unit.
- Conduct regular rounds and provide visible support to unit staff.
- Communicate regularly with the Senior Leadership Team offering updates addressing concerns and proposing solutions.
- Take on patient care assignments or serve as a clinical resource when required.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong leadership and teambuilding capabilities.
- Excellent communication presentation and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex tasks.
- Commitment to strategic goals customer focus and teamwork.
This role offers an opportunity for an experienced acute care leader to make a significant impact in a collaborative patientfocused healthcare environment.
Incentives and Benefits
- Signing Bonus: Up to $30000
- Relocation Bonus: $10000 (partial relocation package)
Employment Type
Full Time
