Manager, Critical Care Unit (IMCU Manager)

Job Summary 

The Manager, Critical Care Unit oversees the daily operations of the critical care department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. This role provides leadership in patient safety, staff development, operational efficiency, and financial management while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. The Manager supports strategic goals, quality outcomes, and operational excellence within the critical care environment. 

Essential Functions

• Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates nursing care delivery on the unit to ensure compliance with established standards and policies.
• Implements evidence-based practices and performance improvement initiatives to guide clinical decision-making and enhance patient outcomes.
• Engages staff to identify risk mitigation and quality improvement opportunities, resulting in measurable safety and care advancements.
• Monitors and analyzes data to develop and implement ongoing improvements in patient satisfaction and operational performance.
• Develops and executes tactical action plans and individual performance goals that align with organizational objectives.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and other departments to address and resolve operational challenges and patient care issues.
• Oversees the department’s financial health by managing budgets, tracking expenditures, and implementing cost-saving measures without compromising care quality.
• Performs patient case reviews, addresses escalated concerns, and ensures timely resolution of patient care issues.
• Develops, implements, and updates policies, procedures, and clinical practice standards to maintain alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited nursing program, or completion of diploma nurse program required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred
• 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience in a critical care setting required
• 2-4 years of nursing management experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical expertise in critical care nursing practices and standards.
• Effective leadership, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to analyze and utilize data for performance improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Proficiency in financial management, including budgeting and resource allocation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
• CCRN - Critical Care Registered Nurse (Adult, Neonatal, and Pediatric Acute) preferred

 

INDLEAD

To apply, please email caylee_delgado1@chs.net