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The Methodist Hospital System was ranked No. 10 on FORTUNE magazine´s ´100 Best Companies to Work For´ in 08, making it the highest ranked healthcare organization in the country and the only healthcare system in TX to receive this prestigious distinction.

Director of Nursing, Cardiac Critical CareThe Methodist HospitalHouston, Texas Medical CenterThe Methodist Hospital System was ranked No. 10 on FORTUNE magazine´s ´100 Best Companies to Work For´ in 2008, making it the highest ranked health care organization in the country and the only health care system in Texas to receive this prestigious distinction. With 1250 licensed beds, 52 operating rooms and over 5000 employees, The Methodist Hospital offers complete care for patients from around the world. The Methodist Hospital is recognized as Magnet organization by the American Nurses Credentialing Center; the highest achievement in nursing excellence. The Director of Nursing, Cardiac Critical Care is responsible for quality, functional excellence and contribution of the department´s output to the accomplishment of strategic and operational objectives of The Methodist Hospital. The Director of Nursing, Cardiac Critical Care provides strategic direction for nursing and business operations consistent with the company’s mission and values. The Director will integrate clinical management and financial expertise to operationalize health care delivery, and promote a practice environment that empowers nurses to provide effective, compassionate and efficient nursing care. Requirements: A Masters degree in Nursing or related field. A minimum of 6 to 8 years of nursing experience, at least 5 of which are in a management role. Management in a tertiary care facility preferred. Must be a registered nurse with a current license in the State of Texas.

Facility: St. Luke´s Baptist Hospital, San Antonio TX -EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Masters Degree preferredEXPERIENCE: Five years experience in discipline or speciality.management experience required. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse.- ACLS Required - BLS Healthcare Provider Required - Must maintain current Texas State Registration The Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and managing resources for one to two departments on twenty-four (24) hour basis. These responsibilities include: budget responsibility; efficient/effective resource utilization; recruitment and effective/efficient management of assigned staff; achieving quality outcomes; performance improvement; monitoring of quality and quantity of services; maintaining positive working relationships with staff and System departments and managers, and purchasing and maintaining equipment.

The Director of Intensive Care Unit directs and manages the operations and activities of the Critical Care and ICU units.

Responsibilities also include: Overall management of departments daily operations to achieve quality improvement, fiscal, productivity, and patient satisfaction. Providing high-quality patient care and acting as a liaison with patients and their representatives, physicians, and employees. Efficient operation of the department and optimum use of resources to maximize productivity. Requirements Current RN license Must have at least Nursing Bachelors Degree (MSN Preferred) Current Basic Life Support certification Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification 3-5 years of supervisory experience

Wellstar Health System, a 5-hospital system based in Atlanta, GA with 11,000 employees and 1,311 total beds, has an excellent opportunity for a Nursing Director, Critical Care at its 633-bed flagship Kennestone Hospital. Kennestone Hospital is located in a northern suburb of Atlanta in Marietta, GA. WellStar was named one of the 100 Best Companies to work for by Working Mother Magazine and one of the Top Companies for Atlanta Women in 2006 by Atlanta Woman Magazine.This newly created position will have responsibility for five units including a Neuro/Vas-ICU, 2 ICUs, Telemetry Extension, and a Thoracic/Pulmonary unit with approximately 206 FTEs. We are seeking a dynamic nurse leader to oversee this growing and developing area. The ideal candidate will possess a BSN, and a masters degree in Nursing, Health, Business Administration or related field is required. Must possess strong leadership skills and a minimum of 5 years of managerial experience. Experience in Neuroscience, Pulmonary or Thoracic ICU is ideal.EOE M/F