Director, Critical Care, Orthopedics/Medical Surgical

Director, Critical Care, Orthopedics/Medical Surgical, Baptist Downtown, Job Responsibility: Responsible for the overall supervision, delivery, and quality of nursing care within the assigned departments. Provides leadership for clinical operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. Oversees the selection, training, performance management, and discipline of all nursing personnel. Ensures appropriate staffing levels and resource allocation to meet patient care needs. Manages departmental budgets, supplies, and equipment procurement, ensuring cost-effective operations. Drives quality improvement initiatives, patient safety standards, and regulatory compliance. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and leadership to support operational and strategic goals.