Nurse Manager Intensive Care Unit

Overview

• Lead the Intensive Care Unit as Nurse Manager, ensuring exceptional patient care and operational efficiency.
• Oversee a 20-bed ICU, managing a team of approximately 110 employees.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to enhance employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols for medical, cardiac, and neuro patients.
• Ensure compliance with STEMI and Comprehensive Stroke Center standards.
• Foster strong relationships with providers and stakeholders to optimize care delivery.
• Drive productivity improvements and support organizational changes effectively.
• Participate in and chair multiple committees to advance ICU objectives.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage ICU operations with 24/7 responsibility, ensuring quality patient care and staff performance.
• Supervise clinical staff, including Clinical Supervisors, RNs, and Patient Care Technicians.
• Collaborate with the shared Clinical Educator to enhance staff training and development.
• Implement strategies to address staffing recruitment and retention challenges.
• Develop inclusive decision-making processes to foster employee engagement and buy-in.
• Ensure adherence to ICU-specific protocols and standards for diverse patient categories.
• Maintain effective communication with providers to ensure collaborative care delivery.
• Lead initiatives to improve productivity and operational culture within the ICU.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years ICU nursing experience; 7 years preferred.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience in acute care settings.
• Certified Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
• Strong provider communication and relationship-building skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to address staffing challenges and enhance employee engagement.
• Experience with STEMI and Comprehensive Stroke Center protocols preferred.
• Proven ability to lead committees and collaborate with hospital leadership.