ICU Nursing Supervisor

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ICU Nursing Supervisor Job Profile

Title:

Veterinary Head Nurse

Job Description

Summary:

Provides leadership, scheduling, hiring, training, and performance management for nursing staff, while also mentoring team members and supporting their career development. Ensures high-quality patient care through both hands-on support and strategic guidance. Manages daily unit operations, combining clinical responsibilities with administrative oversight.

Job Description The University of Pennsylvania Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital is seeking a nursing supervisor for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The ICU is a very busy inpatient service that operates 24/7. We are looking for a self-motivated CVT (preferably VTS ECC) with strong communication, organizational and leadership skills to lead our team of 15 nurses and Vet Assistants.

Job responsibilities:

Floor Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with the ICU team to prioritize and organize tasks, ensuring an efficient and effective workflow.

- Deliver specialized nursing care to ICU patients in coordination with clinicians, fellow nurses, and veterinary students.

- Perform technical procedures including venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, and other specialized skills.

- Administer and monitor sedations for minor procedures; assist in the recovery of sedated or anesthetized patients.

- Coordinate with multiple hospital departments to facilitate smooth case flow throughout the day. Specifically, other nursing supervisors
- Liaise with Wards nurses regarding ICU patients who may be candidates for transfer, ensuring continuity of care.

- Educate veterinary and Harcum nursing students on ICU treatments and critical care nursing techniques. Supervisor Responsibilities:

- Supervise and mentor ICU nursing staff ensuring adherence to the highest standards of critical care.

- Active, on the floor, supervisor with scheduled time off floor for administrative duties
- Coordinate ICU staffing schedules to provide continuous, 24/7 coverage for critically ill patients.

- Implement, monitor, and maintain ICU protocols, standard operating procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.

- Assist in staff recruitment, training, performance evaluation, payroll, and professional development; conduct annual and mid-year "Workday" performance appraisals
- Collaborate closely with section chief, specialists, and hospital administration to optimize patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.

- Participate in hospital administrative meetings and annual budget meetings
- Monitor and maintain critical care equipment and supplies; ensure compliance with safety, infection control, and hospital regulations.

- Act as a point of contact for clinical support, complex case management, and escalation of patient care concerns.

- Participate in teaching and mentoring veterinary students and residents in ICU protocols and procedures.

Qualifications:

- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) in Pennsylvania or eligible to obtain. VTS (ECC) certification preferred or strong desire to obtain specialty certification.

- Minimum of 5 years of veterinary nursing experience, with at least 2 years in ICU or critical care settings.

- Proven leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

- Advanced knowledge of critical care procedures, monitoring, and equipment.

- Experience in an academic or specialty hospital preferred.

- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. Skills and

Competencies:

- ICU and critical care nursing…