Nurse Manager Intensive Care Unit

Overview

• Lead the ICU nursing team with a focus on patient-centered care and operational excellence.
• Manage a 20-bed ICU unit, ensuring optimal staffing and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to enhance quality and risk management initiatives.
• Develop strategies to improve employee engagement and retention within the ICU team.
• Oversee clinical supervisors, RNs, and patient care technicians, fostering a culture of accountability.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards in a comprehensive stroke center environment.
• Support union campaign management and productivity improvement efforts within the department.
• Provide educational support and clinical guidance in collaboration with shared educators.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Direct 24/7 operations of the ICU unit, ensuring high-quality patient care delivery.
• Implement and monitor staffing plans to maintain productivity and operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute strategies to enhance employee engagement and team collaboration.
• Facilitate strong communication and relationships with healthcare providers and stakeholders.
• Participate in and chair multiple hospital committees to drive organizational goals.
• Ensure adherence to clinical protocols and standards for medical, cardiac, and neuro patients.
• Support recruitment and retention initiatives to build a robust ICU team.
• Provide rationale and inclusive decision-making approaches for departmental changes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years ICU nursing experience; 7 years preferred.
• At least 3 years leadership experience in acute care settings required.
• Certified Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with healthcare providers.
• Experience in managing union campaigns and productivity improvements.
• Proven ability to foster employee engagement and accountability.
• Knowledge of clinical protocols for medical, cardiac, and neuro patients.