RN Critical Care Director

Your future role at a glance

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Hospital

Specialty: Trauma Neuro ICU, Medical ICU, Burn ICU, Wound Ostomy, & Vascular Access

Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Clinical Leadership: Direct high-impact workflows, resources, and clinical services across Critical Care, including Trauma Neuro ICU, Medical ICU, Burn ICU, Wound Ostomy, and Vascular Access
• Strategic & Operational Autonomy: Shape the future of your department by designing long-term strategic goals, driving service line growth, and establishing clinical benchmarks
• Executive Collaboration: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with physicians, hospital administration, and directors to streamline operations, optimize resource allocation, and eliminate barriers to top-tier patient care
• Team Development: Cultivate and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals by leading with mentorship and fostering career growth

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
• Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.

Work Experience

• 5 years of experience required.
• 10 years of experience preferred.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional requirements you'll need

Sharp business acumen and financial literacy

Strong clinical background in critical care

Proven success in cultivating strong physician relationships

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.