Assistant Nurse Manager - Surgical ICU (SICU)
About The Position
The Assistant Nurse Manager works in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, a Magnet Hospital. The unit provides care for heart, vascular, trauma, neurology, orthopaedic, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal surgical patients, using advanced technologies and equipment. The role assists the Nurse Manager and supports RNs, physicians, medical staff, and other nursing support caregivers to provide high-quality patient care. Key areas of focus include evaluating patient conditions, improving unit policies, managing caregiver schedules, and orienting new nurses. The position works a day/night rotation, either 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. or 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., and includes weekend requirements. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, current Registered Nurse licensure, BLS certification, and two years of recent critical care (ICU) experience. For a critical care area, ACLS certification must be presented upon hire or within the first year of employment. Previous supervisory experience is preferred. Cleveland Clinic offers further education, professional development courses, and employee wellness programs. The position involves full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and extended periods of standing and walking. It requires corrected vision and hearing within the normal range, and the ability to work under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids may occur. The role is classified as Medium Work, requiring exertion of 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly. Standard precautions and personal protective equipment are required as appropriate.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- For a critical care area, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association must be presented upon hire or within the first year of employment.
- Two years of recent critical care (ICU) experience.
- Strong demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Support the Nurse Manager in supervising and supporting RNs and other nursing support caregivers.
- Supervise admissions, assess patient needs, and initiate nursing care plans.
- Evaluate and document patient progress.
- Facilitate the planning, implementation, development, and evaluation of nursing programs, initiatives, and unit objectives.
- Assist with developing and implementing policies and procedures for efficient and effective delivery of health services.
- Serve as a liaison between the manager, caregivers, and other areas within the organization.
- Identify and resolve issues affecting the delivery of patient care services.
- Prepare work-assignment schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
- Participate in and support quality improvement projects, outcomes studies, and research initiatives.
- Assist in orienting new caregivers.
- Participate in continuing education and in-service educational programs.
Benefits
- Further education
- Professional development courses
- Employee wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
