Nursing Manager of ICU

Ardent Health Services•Westwood, NJ

34d

About The Position

Join our team as a variable shift, full-time, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nursing Manager Registered Nurse (RN) in Westwood, NJ. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. Get to Know Your Team: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU. This position serves as the clinical leader responsible for the operations and management of the ICU unit. The Nurse Manager assumes responsibility for shift operations such as making appropriate assignments, coordinating care, resolving issues, functioning as the resource nurse, participating in staffing decisions, rounding on patients, and maintaining TJC compliance. The Nurse Manager assumes long-range responsibilities such as employee evaluations, corrective action, business/budget planning, and performance improvement.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) with the New Jersey Board of Nursing
Certified in critical care nursing by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses or 3 years' of experience in critical care
Graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited program in nursing
BSN required
ACLS
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

2 years’ experience as a Charge Nurse or Relief Charge Nurse
2 years’ experience in an ICU in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

This position serves as the clinical leader responsible for the operations and management of the ICU unit.
The Nurse Manager assumes responsibility for shift operations such as making appropriate assignments, coordinating care, resolving issues, functioning as the resource nurse, participating in staffing decisions, rounding on patients, and maintaining TJC compliance.
The Nurse Manager assumes long-range responsibilities such as employee evaluations, corrective action, business/budget planning, and performance improvement.