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

About the role

This position provides unit-based leadership by collaborating with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff to ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient care. Responsibilities include supervising nursing and ancillary personnel, coordinating care plans, and fostering patient and family-centered care with attention to cultural diversity. The role involves monitoring compliance with safety goals, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and managing staffing based on patient acuity and needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct personnel, ensuring effective patient care and staff performance.
• Facilitate team communication, develop care strategies, and address operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality measures, and hospital policies.
• Assess staffing needs, assign duties, and evaluate staff performance.
• Maintain department safety, equipment, and cleanliness, and manage resources within budget.
• Participate in policy development, staff education, and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of five years' technical nursing experience; supervisory skills required.
• Valid RN licensure; BLS certification; NIH Stroke Scale certification required.
• Preferred certifications include CPR, clinical specialty, or nursing administration.

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a focus on patient safety and quality care.