Critical care unit manager job description
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Critical care unit manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in critical care unit manager job postings.
Sample critical care unit manager requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
- Current state Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of three years of experience in critical care.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record systems.
Sample required critical care unit manager soft skills
- Ability to manage time efficiently.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
Critical care unit manager job description example 1
Texas Nursing Students Association critical care unit manager job description
The Nursing Manager will be responsible for the clinical and financial outcomes of designated clinical unit/units. Acts as a representative of the Director of Nursing and Administration. Collaborates with Director of Nursing and Nursing Unit Supervisor in ensuring competent, cost effective patient care
You will ensure accuracy and completeness of paperwork for patient and employee incident reports and medication error report. Forward paperwork to DON/designee within 24 hours of incident.
You will ensure completion of Performance Improvement reports on a monthly/quarterly basis.
You will facilitate involvement of staff in Performance Improvement activities.
You will assist with development of unit budget. Ensure accurate and complete Patient Services.
You will collaborate with Nursing Unit Supervisor in resolving system problems.
You will interpret hospital and personnel policies to physicians, nursing staff, patients, visitors, and other health care providers.
You will provide input for interviewing and hiring of new employees.
You will approve unit schedules according to staff guidelines.
You will provide input for personnel performance appraisals including goals and objectives.
You will attend/conduct staff meetings on each shift to share, receive, and information.
You will provide follow up with physician and patient/family issues.
You will ensure compliance with nursing standards of care.
*********Days 7-10 Hrs/Wkdays Only**********
Qualifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Cardiac Life Support
NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
Registered Nurse
Bachelor’s Degree
Must be an experienced manager, with high energy, ready to move into a Director role in 1-2 years. This position is a day shift role with 4 Supervisors and a total team of 50.
They will be a generalist in the ICU- neuro, heart & some site-specific devices they’ll learn once hired. They need to be physician-facing, a patient advocate & have the ability to drive quality metrics.
Salary max 113,921.60 based on years of experience
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You will ensure accuracy and completeness of paperwork for patient and employee incident reports and medication error report. Forward paperwork to DON/designee within 24 hours of incident.
You will ensure completion of Performance Improvement reports on a monthly/quarterly basis.
You will facilitate involvement of staff in Performance Improvement activities.
You will assist with development of unit budget. Ensure accurate and complete Patient Services.
You will collaborate with Nursing Unit Supervisor in resolving system problems.
You will interpret hospital and personnel policies to physicians, nursing staff, patients, visitors, and other health care providers.
You will provide input for interviewing and hiring of new employees.
You will approve unit schedules according to staff guidelines.
You will provide input for personnel performance appraisals including goals and objectives.
You will attend/conduct staff meetings on each shift to share, receive, and information.
You will provide follow up with physician and patient/family issues.
You will ensure compliance with nursing standards of care.
*********Days 7-10 Hrs/Wkdays Only**********
Qualifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Cardiac Life Support
NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
Registered Nurse
Bachelor’s Degree
Must be an experienced manager, with high energy, ready to move into a Director role in 1-2 years. This position is a day shift role with 4 Supervisors and a total team of 50.
They will be a generalist in the ICU- neuro, heart & some site-specific devices they’ll learn once hired. They need to be physician-facing, a patient advocate & have the ability to drive quality metrics.
Salary max 113,921.60 based on years of experience
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Critical care unit manager job description example 2
Careerstaff Unlimited - A Genesis Healthcare Company critical care unit manager job description
Here at CareerStaff Unlimited we are currently looking to hire aCritcal Care RN for a contractin Muskegon, MI!These passionate qualified nurses will have a strong focus on patient care and be a resourceful problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you have the right skills and the desire to succeed, we can help you find employment opportunities with the best companies in the nation.
Hourly Comp: $64 - $69
Weekly Comp: $2,304 - $2,484
Compact: No
Walk Through: No
BENEFITS FOR THE RN REGISTERED NURSE – Critical Care Unit (CRCU) OPPORTUNITY:
* Immediate Openings
* Orientation Program Offered by Client
* Flexible Schedules
* Competitive Compensation Package
* Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
* Referral Bonuses
Our strong, long-term connections—with the most admired companies—mean a new world of possibilities for your career. Partnering with CareerStaff Unlimited is the kind of proactive move that can put you on an inside track, give you access to more career opportunities, and get you that dream job faster than going at it alone.
ABOUT CAREERSTAFF UNLIMITED:
CareerStaff Unlimited, LLC (“CareerStaff”) is a leader in the delivery of workforce solutions and staffing services for the healthcare industry. Our mission is to connect our clients with talented healthcare professionals ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care. We serve our mission by leveraging a national network 25+ offices throughout the United States. CareerStaff’s services include travel and per diem employment opportunities for nurses, therapists and pharmacists.
Additionally, CareerStaff provides Managed Service Programs to hundreds of healthcare facilities nationally. By offering unparalleled customer service, unique placement opportunities, top pay and benefits and employment that meets the lifestyle requirements of our clinicians, CareerStaff attracts high quality clinicians who transition well to new environments and rapidly assimilate into facility teams.
CareerStaff Unlimited is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA).
#MI
Other Info
* Job City: Muskegon
* Shift: 7P-7A
* Setting: VMS Hospital
* Order ID:513074
* Hourly Comp:$64 - $69
* Weekly Comp:$2,304 - $2,484
* Compact:No
* Walk Through:No
Hourly Comp: $64 - $69
Weekly Comp: $2,304 - $2,484
Compact: No
Walk Through: No
BENEFITS FOR THE RN REGISTERED NURSE – Critical Care Unit (CRCU) OPPORTUNITY:
* Immediate Openings
* Orientation Program Offered by Client
* Flexible Schedules
* Competitive Compensation Package
* Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
* Referral Bonuses
Our strong, long-term connections—with the most admired companies—mean a new world of possibilities for your career. Partnering with CareerStaff Unlimited is the kind of proactive move that can put you on an inside track, give you access to more career opportunities, and get you that dream job faster than going at it alone.
ABOUT CAREERSTAFF UNLIMITED:
CareerStaff Unlimited, LLC (“CareerStaff”) is a leader in the delivery of workforce solutions and staffing services for the healthcare industry. Our mission is to connect our clients with talented healthcare professionals ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care. We serve our mission by leveraging a national network 25+ offices throughout the United States. CareerStaff’s services include travel and per diem employment opportunities for nurses, therapists and pharmacists.
Additionally, CareerStaff provides Managed Service Programs to hundreds of healthcare facilities nationally. By offering unparalleled customer service, unique placement opportunities, top pay and benefits and employment that meets the lifestyle requirements of our clinicians, CareerStaff attracts high quality clinicians who transition well to new environments and rapidly assimilate into facility teams.
CareerStaff Unlimited is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA).
#MI
Other Info
* Job City: Muskegon
* Shift: 7P-7A
* Setting: VMS Hospital
* Order ID:513074
* Hourly Comp:$64 - $69
* Weekly Comp:$2,304 - $2,484
* Compact:No
* Walk Through:No
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Critical care unit manager job description example 3
AHMC Healthcare critical care unit manager job description
Under the direction of the CNO, the Manager of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) assures service development personnel management and resource allocation and management controls in order to ensure consistent high quality patient care in the Critical Care Units. The Manager of Intensive Care Unit assumes 24 hour administrative responsibility for the management of all ICU nursing service functions. In addition to ICU, the ICU manager will have an oversight of the Pediatric and Maternal Health Services Units. Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care. Develops and implements department's plans including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations.
+ Defines standards of ICU department and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance.
+ Develops, implements, and evaluates an ongoing ICU programs which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission.
+ Monitors compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety.
+ Oversees a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.
+ Oversees patient satisfaction in the ICU department.
+ Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow-through and communication.
+ Participates in preparation of ICU department budget for nursing department and assists nurse managers with management of approved expenditures.
+ Serves as a resource to nurses and house supervisors within and across service lines.
+ Fosters a service which is consistent with the patient care beliefs and Shared Management philosophy of the Department.
+ Actively participates in service, departmental and hospital-wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents.
+ Seeks new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient services.
+ Coaches immediate subordinates providing feedback; constructive critique of work; facilitates the development of their problem-solving and decision making skills; and documents their job performance annually.
+ Follows progressive disciplinary action process (or oversees subordinates in doing so) in order to maintain productivity and/or performance standards.
+ Completes an operational budget that reflects required workload, forecasted units of service, and programmatic changes.
+ Monitors budget expenditures as reflected in accurate, objective variance analysis.
+ Develops, prioritizes and defends a capital equipment budget in collaboration with the service's medical chairman and nurse managers.
+ Is responsible for department's operational excellence; ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards.
+ Manages human resources to assure quality services and promote positive employee relations.
+ Is responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization's financial resources.
+ Effectively communicates departmental, organization and industry information to staff.
+ Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organization's overall mission.
+ Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards.
+ Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
+ Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
+ Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives
+ ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
+ BS in Nursing preferred
+ MS desired (in administrative services preferred)
+ Five years of ICU experience with progressive management responsibility is desired
+ Two - Five years in an administrative management role desired.
+ Current and valid California RN license
+ BLS, ACLS, PALS and MAB certified
+ Current Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
+ Knowledge of human resource management, program development, fiscal management skills, and familiarity with regulatory and accrediting agency standards preferred
Greater El Monte Community Hospital
Shift: Days
External Company Name: AHMC Healthcare
Street: 1701 Santa Anita Ave
+ Defines standards of ICU department and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance.
+ Develops, implements, and evaluates an ongoing ICU programs which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission.
+ Monitors compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety.
+ Oversees a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.
+ Oversees patient satisfaction in the ICU department.
+ Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow-through and communication.
+ Participates in preparation of ICU department budget for nursing department and assists nurse managers with management of approved expenditures.
+ Serves as a resource to nurses and house supervisors within and across service lines.
+ Fosters a service which is consistent with the patient care beliefs and Shared Management philosophy of the Department.
+ Actively participates in service, departmental and hospital-wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents.
+ Seeks new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient services.
+ Coaches immediate subordinates providing feedback; constructive critique of work; facilitates the development of their problem-solving and decision making skills; and documents their job performance annually.
+ Follows progressive disciplinary action process (or oversees subordinates in doing so) in order to maintain productivity and/or performance standards.
+ Completes an operational budget that reflects required workload, forecasted units of service, and programmatic changes.
+ Monitors budget expenditures as reflected in accurate, objective variance analysis.
+ Develops, prioritizes and defends a capital equipment budget in collaboration with the service's medical chairman and nurse managers.
+ Is responsible for department's operational excellence; ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards.
+ Manages human resources to assure quality services and promote positive employee relations.
+ Is responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization's financial resources.
+ Effectively communicates departmental, organization and industry information to staff.
+ Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organization's overall mission.
+ Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards.
+ Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
+ Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
+ Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives
+ ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
+ BS in Nursing preferred
+ MS desired (in administrative services preferred)
+ Five years of ICU experience with progressive management responsibility is desired
+ Two - Five years in an administrative management role desired.
+ Current and valid California RN license
+ BLS, ACLS, PALS and MAB certified
+ Current Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
+ Knowledge of human resource management, program development, fiscal management skills, and familiarity with regulatory and accrediting agency standards preferred
Greater El Monte Community Hospital
Shift: Days
External Company Name: AHMC Healthcare
Street: 1701 Santa Anita Ave
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024