Nurse Manager - ICU
About The Position
The ICU Manager is a Registered Nurse responsible for 24-hour administrative oversight of all critical care nursing services. The role provides leadership for patient care delivery, staff supervision, and departmental operations while ensuring compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards. The ICU Manager is a visible, hands-on leader who rounds daily to support staff, monitor care delivery, and collaborate closely with physicians and nursing leadership. The position works in consultation with the CNO/DON to address clinical issues, interpret policies, and ensure patient needs are consistently met. It offers professional growth through exposure to complex clinical operations, performance improvement initiatives, and senior leadership collaboration.
Requirements
- Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintained as current.
- A minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
- A minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical or acute care setting.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (AHA) upon hire and maintained as current.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required for hires after 1/11/2021.
Responsibilities
- Provide 24-hour administrative leadership for ICU operations and critical care nursing services.
- Supervise, evaluate, and support ICU staff, ensuring appropriate utilization of personnel and resources.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care delivery to meet clinical standards and patient needs.
- Conduct daily rounding to maintain visibility, support staff, and monitor patient care and unit operations.
- Develop and implement departmental plans, including performance improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance activities.
- Serve as a primary point of consultation for staff, physicians, and nursing leadership regarding nursing practice and policy interpretation.
- Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, and administration through clear verbal and written communication.
- Maintain accountability to the CNO/DON for unit performance, quality outcomes, and operational effectiveness.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
