Nurse Manager- ICU

The nurse manager is responsible for the overall assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of patient care services within the Intensive Care Units (ICU), Hemodialysis, and Respiratory Therapy departments. This role provides leadership for nursing and non‑nursing personnel, ensuring high‑quality, safe, and patient‑centered care while maintaining operational efficiency.

The manager oversees patient care delivery, staff management and development, patient flow, regulatory compliance, and the physical and professional environment of care areas. The role requires close collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.

Serve as a role model for professional practice and leadership within nursing and allied health departments.

Supervise ICU, Hemodialysis, and Respiratory Therapy departments.

Ensure compliance with hospital policies, departmental procedures, and regulatory standards, including infection control, safety, and restraint policies.

Respond appropriately to emergency situations (e.g., Code Blue, Code Orange, Code Triage).

Collaborate with the VP of Patient Care Services to coordinate patient care delivery and ensure compliance with core measures.

Provide daily operational, quality, and administrative updates to senior leadership.

Oversee staffing assignments for current and oncoming shifts, ensuring appropriate coverage based on patient acuity, productivity, and HFAP standards.

Adhere to staffing grids to meet clinical and financial expectations.

Interview, hire, orient, and onboard new employees.

Facilitate staff orientation, mentoring, and ongoing competency development.

Complete timely performance evaluations and provide written feedback on employee performance.

Address inappropriate behavior constructively and support professional development.

Advocate for patients and families, ensuring effective communication and education for diverse age groups and populations, including those with physical, emotional, cognitive, social, or language barriers.

Assist staff in prioritizing care delivery and adapting to changing patient needs.

Serve as a clinical expert, resource, and preceptor as needed.

Collaborate with medical directors, physicians, ethics committees, and spiritual care teams regarding end‑of‑life care, DNR orders, and advance directives.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, quality indicator studies, and customer service initiatives.

Develop and submit quality, safety, and performance reports as required.

Report risk management issues promptly to leadership and the Risk Management Department.

Participate in Shared Decision‑Making Councils and co‑lead improvement projects.

Maintain effective interdisciplinary communication with physicians, nursing leadership, and allied health professionals.

Conduct and lead monthly department staff meetings.

Promote a culture of customer service excellence through routine rounding and proactive issue resolution.

Strong leadership, clinical judgment, and decision‑making skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex operations in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Ability to work independently, initiate projects, and achieve results.

Strong organizational, analytical, and critical‑thinking abilities.

Proficient computer skills, including electronic health records and reporting systems.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.

Current CPR and ACLS certification.

Compliance with PPD and employee health requirements.

Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Prior experience in intensive care nursing preferred.

Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.