Nurse Manager, Intensive Care Unit
About The Position
Winchester Hospital is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and patient-focused Nurse Manager to lead its Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The role provides operational, clinical, and strategic leadership for ICU services and partners with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of care for critically ill patients and their families. The Nurse Manager leads a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and is responsible for clinical excellence, staff development, quality outcomes, and patient-centered care. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and completion of a master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field within five years of hire. A master’s degree at hire is preferred. Candidates must hold a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license and BLS and ACLS certifications, and have at least five years of critical care nursing experience and three years of leadership experience in critical care or a related acute care setting. The annual base salary range is $145,000 to $205,000. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires staff to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN); must obtain a master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field within five years of hire.
- Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
- BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Minimum of five years of critical care nursing experience.
- Minimum of three years of leadership experience in critical care or a related acute care setting.
- Demonstrated success leading teams, managing change, and improving clinical outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at hire.
- Critical care leadership experience.
- CCRN certification and/or ANCC Nurse Executive certification (NE-BC or NEA-BC).
- Experience with Magnet principles, shared governance, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and management of ICU operations, including clinical quality, patient safety, staffing, and fiscal performance.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and excellence in patient care.
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain an engaged critical care nursing team.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and evidence-based practice standards.
- Lead initiatives focused on patient outcomes, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
- Monitor and enhance patient experience, employee engagement, and clinical performance metrics.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance critical care practices and optimize patient flow.
- Support succession planning, shared governance, and professional nursing advancement.
Benefits
- Professional development and leadership advancement opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
