RN Clinical Manager - Intensive Care Unit

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Meritus Intensive Care Unit is currently seeking a dynamic Clinical Manager to join our dedicated team! Our 24 bed Intensive Care Unit cares for a diverse patient population with a wide range of complex and critical health needs. In this role, you are responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and performance of the unit. This role provides 24-hour accountability for clinical operations, staffing, quality, safety, and patient experience. The manager works closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure efficient patient flow, high-quality care, and alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience in a related clinical setting
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state of Maryland required
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Knowledge of critical care standards, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice
• Ability to analyze quality, safety, and operational data to drive performance improvement
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in computer systems and reporting tools
• Ability to effectively lead during clinical emergencies and rapidly changing situations

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Professional certification in a clinical specialty or leadership preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for a 24-bed Intensive Care Unit
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to support safe, high-quality patient care
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and safety protocols
• Lead quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Monitor patient acuity, capacity, and throughput to optimize operations and patient outcomes
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, case management, and interdisciplinary teams
• Conduct staff coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development planning
• Support recruitment, retention, engagement, and succession planning efforts
• Address patient and family concerns and ensure timely resolution of issues
• Participate in budgeting, cost management, and operational planning
• Serve as a resource and leader during emergency situations, rapid responses, and critical events

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• education assistance program
• employee assistance program
• shift differential for evening, night, or weekend shifts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager