Nurse Manager - Intensive Care Unit

Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

Position Summary:

Provides operations & / or optimization leadership to professional & / or frontline staff,

supervisors & / or managers; Retains accountability for staff coordination, training, hiring, performance, regulatory compliance & results of assigned department(s); Develops departmental plans, including organizational priorities;

Controls resources, effectiveness & policy formation in area of responsibility; Collaborates with larger teams of health professionals to plan for long-term patient care needs.

Operations-focus: Directly manages department(s) / service line; Decisions are guided by resource

availability as informed by operational need, functional objectives & clinical drivers of department;

Responsible for driving outcomes through the daily management of resources; Primarily patient facing

Optimization-focus (advance, improve, enhance, leverage): Manages indirect or patient care department /program; Priorities are guided by the operational & clinical needs of patient care areas; Develops plans in concert with Nursing Operations Managers in support of the department functional objectives & clinical drivers where support is assigned.

What the ICU Manager will need:

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice / employment.
• Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing required within 24 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license where required by assignment.
• 3-5 years clinical experience

Additional Qualifications (nice to have)

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing. Leadership experience & / or other experience / licensure / certifications aligned with area of responsibility & assignment.

What the ICU Manager will do:

• Responsible for the overall management of the department’s daily operations to achieve quality improvement, fiscal productivity, and patient satisfaction goals and objectives. Ensures that care is provided through individual attention and holistic care while meeting each patient and family’s specific needs that promote the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of the patient.
• Shows initiative and creativity in problem solving through active collaboration with members of the health care team, sees what needs to be done, brings it to the attention of individual(s) who can get it done, or independently does it without being asked or told.
• Develops strategies that maintain high visibility with the clinical care team on all shifts. Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area. Supports safety by adhering to standards & acting as a champion role model.
• Accountable for personal learning & development by participating in knowledge, skill & competency enhancing activities.
• Participates in the development of clinical standards that are collaborative, collegial and supported by current & relevant evidence-based practices, science, trends & data (clinical & administrative) & patient care (AONL).
• Cultivates excellence by supporting growth & development of team; Advocates for continuous development with focus on mentoring & succession planning; Engages & fosters transpersonal teaching & learning in the context of the caring relationship;
• Embraces & encourages humanistic-altruistic values & behaviors; Advances nurses & others in the provision of quality-focused, patient-centered & relationship-based healthcare; Utilizes transformational leadership principles (Magnet); Leads team effectively through change, recognizing reach beyond nursing to include broader healthcare implications; Embraces ideas & cultural differences while managing complex or competing priorities; Enhances a culturally proficient work team through respect, dialogue & inclusion.
• Provides leadership & retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes;
• Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and protocols necessary to accomplish daily tasks, processes, and long-range goals consistent with standards established by Trinity Health, JCAHO, CMS, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Supports the standards set forth in the Trinity Health’s Code of Conduct by creating an atmosphere of commitment to legal and ethical standards, and as directed, implementing external and internal audit recommendations. Monitors activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations JCAHO requirements, and ABC policies and procedures.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.