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Make a difference every single day!

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of compassion, teamwork, integrity and dedication pulses through Cedars Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital. Working with a team of world-class healthcare professionals you'll have everything you will need to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others. Join us, and support our community with the highest quality healthcare!

Position Summary:

The Associate Director, Intensive Care Unit is responsible for the daily twenty-four (24) hour planning, organizing, directing and controlling of the daily operations and clinical practice of assigned employees, in order to provide quality, individualized patient care and support of Cedars Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital (CSMDRH) and Cedars Sinai System philosophies. The Associate Director, ICU assumes fiscal responsibility through preparation of budget, serves as liaison with medical staff and other personnel, promotes the maximum growth and development of each employee, supports research, participates in strategic planning, both long and short term, and assures patient advocacy. The Associate Director, ICU guides nursing staff in the provision of nursing care consistent with Nursing Standards of Care/Practice, the Plan for Provision of Nursing Care, The Plan for Provision of Patient Care, CSMDRH Code of Conduct, the Performance Improvement Plan, the Patient Education Plan and Professional Organization Standards. 

The Associate Director, ICU maintains competency skills including the ability to provide care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. Responsible for assuring staff competency in provision of age related patient care.  Identifies safety concerns and institute measures to provide a safe environment and provide appropriate assessment, intervention and evaluation of patients with consideration of developmental milestones in the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population. 

Our Intensive Care Unit is a 12 bed Medical and Respiratory MICU caring for patients with acute medical issues such as sepsis, GI bleeding, post code blue and respiratory issues.  On this unit, our registered nurses typically have a 1:2 ratio and 1:1 ratio patients that meet the criteria. Each room has a HEPA filter, PAPRS readily available and RNs receive a new N95 mask per day, as needed.

Benefits:

• NEW 9 story Hospital scheduled for December 2026 - state of the art and double the size!
• Clinical Ladder Program. Advancement and leadership opportunities!
• Amazing benefits!
• Tuition Assistance Plans: We offer the following on the first day of employment!
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Repays up to $600 per calendar year for fees expended to attend a job-related seminar, licensure renewal (if mandated by job description), workshop, conference, individual course, or other training programs. 
  • Tuition Loan: Provides up to $2,000 per calendar year for approved formal certificate or degree programs including prerequisites for approved degree programs. A tuition loan and reimbursement may, with appropriate approvals, be combined for a maximum of $2,600.
  • Critical Pipeline Loan: Tuition loans up to $5,250 for specific degree programs at approved, accredited schools identified by the organization including BSN or MSN.

Hours: Exempt position

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum of an Bachelor?s Degree in Nursing
• Master?s Degree preferred

License/Certifications:

• CA state RN license required
• Professional certifications required: Patient Safety, leadership, and/or nursing practice
• Basic Life Support required

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years RN clinical experience 
• Minimum of 5 years management/supervisory experience 
• Working knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission and other state and local regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. And has full command (verbal and written) of the English language.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in the use of health care technology within specialty area.