Nurse Manager - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Glens Falls Hospital•City of Glens Falls, NY
•$109,512 - $166,904•Onsite
About The Position
The Nurse Manager for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) provides leadership and oversight of a collaborative critical care team, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring, complex interventions, and life-sustaining therapies. The role carries full clinical, operational, and fiscal accountability for the unit or service line and drives continuous improvement, staff development, and strategic care-delivery initiatives.
Requirements
- Active Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current BLS certification; ACLS if specific to the service line.
- At least 3 years of relevant clinical experience.
- Emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to navigate crucial conversations, resolve conflicts, and delegate effectively.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR), Microsoft Office, and clinical data platforms used to improve patient outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (MSN or related field).
- Nursing leadership certification; required within 2 years of eligibility.
- At least 5 years of relevant clinical experience.
- Previous nursing management experience.
Responsibilities
- Direct the unit’s operational, clinical, and environmental workflows, including planning, implementing, and evaluating the annual budget.
- Lead performance-improvement initiatives by analyzing NDNQI nurse-sensitive indicators and Press Ganey patient-satisfaction metrics.
- Oversee progressive staffing models, develop peak-census plans, manage shift-by-shift staffing adjustments, and audit payroll and pay practices.
- Ensure continuous unit readiness and compliance with DNV and healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Manage the talent lifecycle, including selective hiring, clinical matrix supervision, performance evaluations, and competency verification.
- Advise the unit-based council and integrate staff into the Nursing Shared Leadership structure.
- Serve as a clinical resource, role model, and mentor; facilitate learning opportunities, coordinate new-hire orientations, and lead monthly staff meetings.
- Lead clinical investigations, promptly address patient or customer concerns, and implement action plans to close safety gaps.
Benefits
- Mentorship programs and career-growth pathways.
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
- Support and funding for Nursing Leadership Certification.
- Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates; specific terms determined at offer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
