Registered Nurse - ICU Lead, Full-Time, Day Shift

About the Role

Provides unit-based leadership in a healthcare setting, collaborating with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff to ensure high-quality patient care, safety, and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs nursing and ancillary personnel, ensuring effective patient care and positive outcomes.
• Develops individualized care plans through team and patient/family interactions, addressing cultural diversity and personal needs.
• Monitors compliance with safety standards, quality measures, and hospital initiatives, participating in performance improvement activities.
• Assesses staffing needs based on patient acuity, assigns duties, and manages schedules to optimize resource utilization.
• Evaluates employee performance, coaches, disciplines, and participates in hiring and termination decisions.
• Ensures facility safety, equipment maintenance, and department cleanliness while managing operational costs.
• Collaborates on policy and procedure updates, investigates operational issues, and addresses patient concerns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing (required); Master’s preferred.
• Five years of technical experience and supervisory skills (preferred).
• Registered Nurse licensure (required) and BLS certification (required).
• Clinical specialty or nursing administration certification (preferred).

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and assessment skills.
• Focus on patient safety and quality improvement.