Director of ICU

Join Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, a 175-bed, Joint Commission–accredited community hospital that serves as a critical healthcare hub in the region. Vaughan delivers a full complement of hospital services, including emergency care, to the Black Belt area of southern Alabama. As part of ScionHealth, Vaughan combines system strength with strong local impact so that you can make your mark where your work truly matters.

Job Summary

The Director of ICU provides strategic and operational leadership for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Progressive Care Unit (PCU), and Dialysis services. This position ensures high-quality, patient-centered care by directing nursing staff, coordinating interdepartmental collaboration, and ensuring compliance with all applicable standards, regulations, and best practices.

Essential Functions

• Direct and guide daily operations in ICU/PCU/Dialysis to ensure quality and safety of care
• Prepare and manage department staffing schedules based on census and acuity
• Supervise and evaluate nursing personnel and recommend or take disciplinary action as needed
• Oversee performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and incident report investigations
• Lead development of policies, procedures, and clinical practice standards
• Develop and manage department budgets to ensure cost-effective care delivery
• Provide direct patient care as necessary to maintain high-quality outcomes
• Participate in hospital-wide committees and initiatives aligned with clinical goals
• Maintain up-to-date job descriptions and ensure timely staff performance evaluations
• Support community outreach and education initiatives related to wellness and care
• Serve as a role model of professionalism and evidence-based practice in nursing leadership

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and leadership abilities
• Ability to collaborate across departments and disciplines to ensure multidisciplinary patient care
• Frequently: Standing, walking, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling
• Occasionally: Sitting, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds
• Constant: Seeing, hearing, communication, and manual dexterity
• Regular exposure to blood, body fluids, and biohazards
• Potential exposure to airborne particles, toxic chemicals, mechanical equipment, and loud noise
• Works in a clinical hospital environment with patient contact

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of employment (or Compact State if residing outside the state)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – required upon hire and maintained
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required within 6 months of hire and maintained
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) – required within 6 months and annually thereafter
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) – may be required per facility policy
• Certified Professional in-Patient Safety (CPPS) – may be required per facility policy

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of nursing management experience preferred
• Experience working in high-acuity and fast-paced environments