Nurse Manager - ICU

Job Summary/Purpose

Provides collaborative leadership for the process of planning, directing, integrating and coordinating activities to achieve departmental objectives and maintain high quality services. Responsible for operations of assigned department(s). Provides oversight as needed; responsible for personnel management, budget planning and monitoring, scheduling, systems improvement, compliance with regulatory requirements and strategic planning. Works in a clinical capacity to facilitate smooth functioning of the department when necessary.

Department Description

The Intensive Care Unit provides direct care or influences care for acutely/critically ill patients who are at high risk for actual or potential life-threatening health problems. The ICU provides care through advanced knowledge and experience in a setting that provides intensive monitoring, assessments, and interventions.

Experience/Education/Qualifications

• BSN or equivalent experience required. Master's degree preferred.
• Current unencumbered Oregon RN License required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required upon hire.
• Two (2) years RN experience and two (2) years in a leadership role required.
• Successful completion of management courses/education program preferred.
• ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.
• TNCC/ATCN required within six (6) months of hire.
• Verification of high school diploma or equivalent required due to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements for moderate complexity testing.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management.
• Conflict resolution - Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
• Critical thinking – Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions.
• Communication and team building – Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.

Physical Demands

Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)
Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)
Continually (67 – 100% of the time)

• WALK - INCLINE LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20-40 Lbs
  LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
  LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 – 40 Lbs
  LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 20 - 40 Lbs
  KNEEL (on knees)
  CRAWL (hands & knees)
  ENTER & EXIT
• VEHICLE/MACHINERY
  CLIMB - STAIRS
  CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
  SQUAT
  REPEAT SIT
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs
  LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
  CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  SQUAT
  STATIC (hold >30 sec)
  ROTATE TRUNK
  SITTING
  ROTATE TRUNK
  STANDING
  REACH - Upward
  MANUAL DEXTERITY
  PINCH Fingers
  STAND BEND FORWARD at waist
  REACH - Forward
  GRASP Hand/Fist
  PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
  PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
  PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
  PUSH (60 or more pounds force)