RN Clinical Manager - Intensive Care Unit
Job in
Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, 21746, USA
Listed on 2026-08-05
Listing for:
Brook Lane
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
ICU Nurse, Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
* Work Environment & Demands
* Fast-paced critical care environment within a 24-bed Intensive Care Unit
* Frequent walking, standing, and movement throughout the unit (as reflected in physical demands on page
3)
* High mental demands, including sustained focus, rapid decision-making, and multitasking
* Exposure to critically ill patients, emergency situations, and emotionally challenging circumstances
* Requires flexibility to respond to urgent issues outside of scheduled hours
* Combination of administrative responsibilities and active leadership presence on the unit
* Participation in hospital-wide initiatives, committees, and leadership activities
What Success Looks Like
* Clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory standards are consistently met or exceeded
* Staff are engaged, supported, developed, and held accountable
* Patient outcomes and quality indicators demonstrate continuous improvement
* Patient and family experiences are compassionate, responsive, and positive
* Staffing and scheduling support safe, effective patient care delivery
* Interdisciplinary communication is…
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