Registered Nurse Manager- Trauma ICU

About the position

The RN Manager of the Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides unit-level leadership by planning, coordinating, and evaluating the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based nursing care. This role oversees both clinical and administrative functions, ensures safe and efficient operations, and supports nursing excellence and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour accountability and leadership for the Trauma ICU
• Oversee day-to-day operations including staffing, budgeting, and performance improvement
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient safety and positive outcomes
• Participate in strategic planning and implementation of departmental goals
• Lead and manage clinical staff, supporting their professional growth and performance
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures
• Promote the use of evidence-based practices and quality measures, such as prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), skin integrity and pressure injury prevention, catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) reduction, fall prevention and patient safety initiatives, and proper and safe use of restraints
• Maintain clinical competencies relevant to critical care, including EKG rhythm interpretation, vasoactive and cardiac IV medication administration, ventilator management, arterial and venous blood draws, 12-lead EKG acquisition, and electronic medical record documentation

Requirements

• Active Kansas Registered Nurse License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a critical care setting
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage resources, and drive quality improvement
• Strong clinical knowledge and comfort with high-acuity patient care