Job: ICU Manager
Classification: Salaried/Exempt
FLSA Category: Executive Exemption
Job Category: 1.2 First / Mid-Level Officials and Managers
Position Summary
The ICU Manager has comprehensive knowledge in nursing theories/practice assesses plans implements/evaluates delivery of ongoing patient care and nursing practice accountability for specific department is responsible for Quality Assessment and Improvement Program provision of appropriate nursing care within guidelines nursing care and effective utilization of resources is proficient in effective leadership and interpersonal skills assessment and evaluation of event/variance with corrective action plans. The ICU Manager maintains patient care and nursing practice in accordance with the policies and regulations is supportive of hospital goals knowledgeable of organization human resources financial and risk management functions effectively in emergency situations possesses good public relations skills works effectively with the health care team of Directors House Supervisors Physicians and staff Chief Nursing Officer and Administrator is knowledgeable of education methodology for orientation in-service and resource consultant on clinical nursing skills and practice setting priorities time management and patient/family education mentors Charge Nurses and Nursing Service staff appropriately and assumes responsibility for own professional development and performance skills.
Essential Functions
-Maintains staffing pattern according to the staffing guidelines.
-Seeks out/obtains advanced knowledge credentials specialty exams training and education.
-Functions in other unit roles and serves as a role model for clinical staff.
-Counsels and recognizes employees appropriately.
-Appropriately contacts Administrator
On-Call as necessary.
-Effectively copes with emergency situations and resolves them in a positive manner.
-Collaborates with physicians nurses other health care professionals as appropriate.
-Conducts unit staff meeting on a regular basis.
-Recruits interviews and selects staff for the patient care unit.
-Completes performance evaluations within its due date.
-Follows progressive disciplinary actions according to hospital policy.
-Complies and completes financial reports within the expected time frame including budget preparation.
-Consistently attends Nursing Council meetings and Department Managers meetings.
-Meets with physicians and discusses patient care issues unit development etc.
-Resolves complaints in a timely manner.
-Serves as clinical resource for other nursing units in absence of other Nurse Managers.
-Evaluates adherence to the Clinical Pathway (Clinical Indicators); takes corrective action.
-Works with the Chief Nursing Officer to augment clinical functions.
-Assumes patient advocate role protecting patients rights.
-Participates with the Quality Department in the review of unit operations and preparation of regular statistical and narrative reports.
-Manages unit staff including hiring disciplining discharging performance review orientation and utilization.
-Ensures staff attendance at mandatory education and monitors safe practices and safety education.
-Initiates and actively participates as a change agent to improve the work environment work processes and patient care.
-Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
-Maintains documentation of all quality improvement activities.
-Ensures utilization of all appropriate database reports in performance improvement activities.
-Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
-Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
-Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Work Experience
-Five years of experience in an in-patient nurse setting preferred.
-Prior management experience in an in-patient setting preferred.
Education
-Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice in the State of Texas required.
-BLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire date.
-ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) within 90 days of hire date.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling
Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time
Movement % Time
Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33
Crouch/Squat 0-33
Kneel/Crawl 0-33
Reach above Shoulder 0-33
Reach below Shoulder 0-33
Repetitive Arm None
Repetitive Hand 34-66
Grasping 0-33
Squeezing 0-33
Climb Stairs 0-33
Walking Uneven 0-33
Walking Even 34-66
Environment % Time
Indoors 67-100
Outdoors 0-33
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33
Equipment % Time
Motor Vehicles None
Foot Pedals None
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33
Work near % Time
Machinery None
Electricity 0-33
Sharps 0-33
Chemicals 0-33
Fumes 0-33
Heights None
Vision
Depth Perception Required
< 20 Required
Color Required
Peripheral Required
Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR
Sit 1 3
Stand 4 4.5
Walk 4 4.5
| Required Experience:
Manager
Job: ICU ManagerClassification: Salaried/ExemptFLSA Category: Executive ExemptionJob Category: 1.2 First / Mid-Level Officials and ManagersPosition SummaryThe ICU Manager has comprehensive knowledge in nursing theories/practice assesses plans implements/evaluates delivery of ongoing patient care and...
Job: ICU Manager
Classification: Salaried/Exempt
FLSA Category: Executive Exemption
Job Category: 1.2 First / Mid-Level Officials and Managers
Position Summary
The ICU Manager has comprehensive knowledge in nursing theories/practice assesses plans implements/evaluates delivery of ongoing patient care and nursing practice accountability for specific department is responsible for Quality Assessment and Improvement Program provision of appropriate nursing care within guidelines nursing care and effective utilization of resources is proficient in effective leadership and interpersonal skills assessment and evaluation of event/variance with corrective action plans. The ICU Manager maintains patient care and nursing practice in accordance with the policies and regulations is supportive of hospital goals knowledgeable of organization human resources financial and risk management functions effectively in emergency situations possesses good public relations skills works effectively with the health care team of Directors House Supervisors Physicians and staff Chief Nursing Officer and Administrator is knowledgeable of education methodology for orientation in-service and resource consultant on clinical nursing skills and practice setting priorities time management and patient/family education mentors Charge Nurses and Nursing Service staff appropriately and assumes responsibility for own professional development and performance skills.
Essential Functions
-Maintains staffing pattern according to the staffing guidelines.
-Seeks out/obtains advanced knowledge credentials specialty exams training and education.
-Functions in other unit roles and serves as a role model for clinical staff.
-Counsels and recognizes employees appropriately.
-Appropriately contacts Administrator
On-Call as necessary.
-Effectively copes with emergency situations and resolves them in a positive manner.
-Collaborates with physicians nurses other health care professionals as appropriate.
-Conducts unit staff meeting on a regular basis.
-Recruits interviews and selects staff for the patient care unit.
-Completes performance evaluations within its due date.
-Follows progressive disciplinary actions according to hospital policy.
-Complies and completes financial reports within the expected time frame including budget preparation.
-Consistently attends Nursing Council meetings and Department Managers meetings.
-Meets with physicians and discusses patient care issues unit development etc.
-Resolves complaints in a timely manner.
-Serves as clinical resource for other nursing units in absence of other Nurse Managers.
-Evaluates adherence to the Clinical Pathway (Clinical Indicators); takes corrective action.
-Works with the Chief Nursing Officer to augment clinical functions.
-Assumes patient advocate role protecting patients rights.
-Participates with the Quality Department in the review of unit operations and preparation of regular statistical and narrative reports.
-Manages unit staff including hiring disciplining discharging performance review orientation and utilization.
-Ensures staff attendance at mandatory education and monitors safe practices and safety education.
-Initiates and actively participates as a change agent to improve the work environment work processes and patient care.
-Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
-Maintains documentation of all quality improvement activities.
-Ensures utilization of all appropriate database reports in performance improvement activities.
-Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
-Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
-Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Work Experience
-Five years of experience in an in-patient nurse setting preferred.
-Prior management experience in an in-patient setting preferred.
Education
-Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice in the State of Texas required.
-BLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire date.
-ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) within 90 days of hire date.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling
Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time
Movement % Time
Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33
Crouch/Squat 0-33
Kneel/Crawl 0-33
Reach above Shoulder 0-33
Reach below Shoulder 0-33
Repetitive Arm None
Repetitive Hand 34-66
Grasping 0-33
Squeezing 0-33
Climb Stairs 0-33
Walking Uneven 0-33
Walking Even 34-66
Environment % Time
Indoors 67-100
Outdoors 0-33
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33
Equipment % Time
Motor Vehicles None
Foot Pedals None
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33
Work near % Time
Machinery None
Electricity 0-33
Sharps 0-33
Chemicals 0-33
Fumes 0-33
Heights None
Vision
Depth Perception Required
< 20 Required
Color Required
Peripheral Required
Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR
Sit 1 3
Stand 4 4.5
Walk 4 4.5
| Required Experience:
Manager
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