RN Clinical Manager - Intensive Care Unit

 Clinical Manager - Intensive Care Unit 
Monday - Friday | Days

The Meritus Intensive Care Unit is currently seeking a dynamic Clinical Manager to join our dedicated team!  Our 24 bed Intensive Care Unit cares for a diverse patient population with a wide range of complex and critical health needs.  In this role, you are responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and performance of the unit. This role provides 24-hour accountability for clinical operations, staffing, quality, safety, and patient experience. The manager works closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure efficient patient flow, high-quality care, and alignment with organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience in a related clinical setting
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience 
• Licensure/Certification:
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state of Maryland required 
• Professional certification in a clinical specialty or leadership preferred
• Skills & Abilities:
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Knowledge of critical care standards, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice
• Ability to analyze quality, safety, and operational data to drive performance improvement
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in computer systems and reporting tools
• Ability to effectively lead during clinical emergencies and rapidly changing situations

What You’ll Do

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for a 24-bed Intensive Care Unit
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to support safe, high-quality patient care
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and safety protocols
• Lead quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Monitor patient acuity, capacity, and throughput to optimize operations and patient outcomes
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, case management, and interdisciplinary teams
• Conduct staff coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development planning
• Support recruitment, retention, engagement, and succession planning efforts
• Address patient and family concerns and ensure timely resolution of issues
• Participate in budgeting, cost management, and operational planning
• Serve as a resource and leader during emergency situations, rapid responses, and critical events

What the Job is Really Like

• You are accountable 24/7 for the unit, even when you are not physically on-site
• The ICU is a high-acuity environment where patient conditions can change rapidly, requiring constant vigilance and adaptability
• You'll balance clinical excellence, staff engagement, patient outcomes, and operational performance simultaneously
• Staffing challenges can significantly impact patient care, requiring proactive planning and real-time decision-making
• You will regularly support staff through emotionally complex situations involving critically ill patients and their families
• Success requires close collaboration with intensivists, hospitalists, specialists, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and nursing leadership
• The role involves frequent problem-solving and prioritization as patient volumes, acuity, and staffing needs shift throughout the day
• Staff leadership is a major component of the role, including coaching, accountability, conflict resolution, and professional development
• The position can be high-pressure, particularly during periods of high census, complex patient populations, or workforce shortages
• Success requires both strong clinical credibility and strategic leadership skills
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