Nursing Manager - Surgical ICU

At Houston Methodist, the Manager Nursing position is responsible for 24-hour comprehensive operational responsibility for the delivery and quality of patient care provided in the designated areas of responsibility. This registered nurse position fosters interdepartmental and interprofessional collaboration, participates in committees, and assists with developing and implementing performance initiatives to ensure optimal patient safety, outcomes, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Performs management responsibilities including selection, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of employees in the department.
• Provides development and mentoring of staff, ensuring department turnover goals are met or exceeded.
• Conducts regular department meetings, rounds on all employees, completes performance appraisals, and provides coaching and recognition.
• Facilitates effective team dynamics and teambuilding strategies within and between departments.
• Plans and organizes day-to-day department operations, ensuring high customer and patient satisfaction.
• Drives department service standards to impact patient/customer-based satisfaction.
• Ensures a safe and effective working environment, monitoring and revising the department safety plan and infection control principles.
• Monitors and confirms staff maintain required credentials and competencies.
• Uses and optimizes information systems to enhance operations and support performance improvement.
• Assists in the development of the department budget and ensures cost-effective operations.
• Develops staffing plans and schedules to meet patient care needs while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Identifies and implements innovative solutions for workflow improvements and supports change initiatives.
• Participates in the development and implementation of new procedures and reviews existing ones.
• Builds strategic relationships to achieve business goals and identifies developmental needs for self and staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Three years’ experience in nursing, with one year in a progressive leadership role in healthcare (for internal candidates, two years’ experience in nursing with demonstrated leadership abilities).

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Texas State Licensure (Texas Board of Nursing). Compact Licensure accepted; must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days if establishing Texas residency.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Instructor certification (American Heart Association).
• ANCC Recognized Leadership Certification (Magnet) within one year of employment.

Skills

• Demonstrates skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform essential job functions.
• Effectively communicates with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage others to build confidence in organizational intentions.

Schedule

• On-call requirements during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather events).
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area.

Supplemental Requirements

• Work attire: Scrubs or business professional (department-approved).