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 SICU cares for heart, vascular, trauma, neurology, orthopaedic, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal surgical patients and uses advanced technology and equipment in delivering care. The Assistant Nurse Manager supports RNs and other nursing support caregivers, evaluates patient conditions and progress, helps improve unit policies, manages work schedules, and assists with orienting new nurses. The role also supports nursing programs, quality improvement, research, and education initiatives. The position follows a day/night rotation, with shifts of 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., and includes weekend requirements. Physical demands include patient handling and lifting, prolonged standing and walking, work under stressful conditions and irregular hours, and exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids. The role follows standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment as required.
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 (AHA) or American Red Cross.
- For critical care areas, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the AHA 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 in developing and implementing policies and procedures for efficient and effective delivery of health services in the unit.
- Serve as a liaison between the manager, caregivers, and other organizational areas.
- Identify and resolve issues affecting delivery of patient care services in the unit.
- 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
Mid Level
