Island Hospital is an integral part of the great quality of life in Anacortes, Washington and we are actively recruiting for a full time, Director of Acute Care & ICU!

We have been trusted to provide care to our community we serve since 1962 and are honored to be their provider of choice. As a 43-bed independent public hospital district, with a four-star rating from Medicare, as a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital ranking, and accreditation by the DNV, we remain focused on providing a personal and compassionate healthcare experience with a range of services and exceptional quality care typically found in a larger facility.

The Director of Acute Care and the Intensive Care Unit has responsibility for the management and operation of the nursing units and is accountable for the development of annual goals and evaluation of care. The Director serves as a clinical role model and is actively involved in initiatives to continually improve the patient care experience. This department is comprised of 25 licensed acute care beds, 6 short stay unit beds and 6 ICU beds.

This role is a valuable member of our Leadership Team and a collaborative clinical partner with Physicians, Executives, clinical and support staff working to provide optimal care experiences for patients and their families. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Leader focused on delivering positive patient care outcomes, and ensuring the success of the Acute Care and Intensive Care Unit Teams.

Key areas of responsibility for this Leader include oversight of the patient care experience, employee engagement, coaching & leading the team for success, managing staffing levels, training metrics, ensuring achievement of compliance requirements, and fiscal management of departmental assets. This role is instrumental in implementing and evaluating quality improvement initiatives, actively engaging in patient satisfaction measures, providing direct involvement with work process standards and performance goals to ensure exceptional service delivery and patient care.

~ The Island Hospital Promise ~

“Your best healthcare experience begins at Island Hospital. We always place your emotional and medical needs first and foremost.” Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals are committed to upholding Our Promise to the community we serve. The Director of Acute Care & ICU plays an instrumental and pivotal role in delivering Our Promise. If you share in Our Promise commitment, we encourage you to apply.

Contact Us

Please visit our website: www.islandhospital.org/careers to submit your resume and employment application, or for more information, please contact Jackie Bornemann at (360) 299-4286 or jaclyn.bornemann@islandhospital.org.

About Fidalgo Island

Anacortes is located on Fidalgo Island, with easy access via bridge to the mainland and conveniently located halfway between Seattle and Vancouver B.C., it is the destination point for the San Juan Islands. Residents of this vibrant seaside community enjoy a temperate climate year round and being surrounded by oceanic straits, emerald forests and abundant wetlands, it’s a perfect setting to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities year round.