Director Nursing ICU

Where You’ll Work

Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California.   The hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II trauma center, cardiac and vascular center, surgical weight loss, maternity and the CARE Center, which is a recognized PrEP center of excellence.  The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems.  Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are offering to qualified and experienced candidates a sign-on bonus not to exceed 10% of salary for this position.

As our Director Nursing ICU at St. Mary Medical Center you will direct the operations of our 24 bed medical / surgical ICU, and respiratory care services. You will also oversee our on-site contracted dialysis services. In this role you will lead upwards of 150 staff to ensure we maintain high standards of patient care in fast paced environment. You will work with the executive leadership team, Departmental Directors, Nurse Manager ICU, and Respiratory Supervisor on key strategies and initiatives.

We are looking for an experienced manager/director, with a track record of success overseeing critical care / ICU services. To thrive in this role, you must be competent and confident, with excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups. You will tackle tough conversations, and above all, be an educator at heart. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of a patient’s needs and quality of care.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to help shape healthcare to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Benefits and offerings for this position include (plus much more!):

• Sign-on bonus.
• Relocation assistance.
• Annual performance-based bonus program.
• Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed).
• Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction.
• 33 days PTO accrued annually.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and Master's degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA) required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years of leadership experience required.

• Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

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