Nurse Manager - Surgical ICU

Catholic Health • West Islip, NY

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About The Position

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the 24/7 operations of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Good Samaritan University Hospital, a 537-bed teaching hospital and member of Catholic Health. The role provides leadership to nursing staff and oversees the unit’s budget, supplies, patient satisfaction and complaints, and performance improvement. Nursing-related quality assurance is a primary responsibility.

The Nurse Manager ensures compliance with standards of care and practice, maintains unit operations and resources, manages nursing personnel, and serves as a clinical and technical resource and role model for nursing staff, physicians, and other departments. The role also participates in management meetings and departmental committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• New York State nursing license required.
• ACLS and BLS required.
• NE-BC certification required within 18 months of hire.
• Clinical expertise in adult and adolescent critical care nursing.
• Computer skills in Microsoft suite.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory agencies and best practices.
• Progressive management experience, including personnel management, required.
• Previous ICU clinical experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Nursing or a closely related field preferred.
• CCRN preferred.
• Previous hospital-based management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice.
• Maintain unit operations by participating in budget preparation and monitoring resources.
• Manage nursing personnel, including hiring, coaching and counseling, annual performance evaluations, competency reviews, orientation, and mentoring.
• Attend required management meetings and participate on departmental committees.
• Serve as a clinical and technical resource and role model for nursing personnel, physicians, and other departments.
• Oversee supplies, patient satisfaction and complaints, and performance improvement; nursing-related quality assurance is a primary responsibility.

Benefits

• Generous benefits packages
• Tuition assistance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Culture supporting professional and educational growth

What This Job Offers

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