RN Clinical Manager - Intensive Care Unit

** Clinical Manager - Intensive Care Unit ** **Monday - Friday | Days** The Meritus **Intensive Care Unit** is currently seeking a dynamic Clinical Manager to join our dedicated team! Our 24 bed Intensive Care Unit cares for a diverse patient population with a wide range of complex and critical health needs. In this role, you are responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and performance of the unit. This role provides 24-hour accountability for clinical operations, staffing, quality, safety, and patient experience. The manager works closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure efficient patient flow, high-quality care, and alignment with organizational goals. **Minimum Qualifications** * **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree preferred * **Experience:** * Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience in a related clinical setting * Prior leadership or supervisory experience * **Licensure/Certification:** * Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state of Maryland required * Professional certification in a clinical specialty or leadership preferred * **Skills & Abilities:** * Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment * Knowledge of critical care standards, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice * Ability to analyze quality, safety, and operational data to drive performance improvement * Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills * Proficiency in computer systems and reporting tools * Ability to effectively lead during clinical emergencies and rapidly changing situations **What You 'll Do** * Provide overall leadership and accountability for a 24-bed Intensive Care Unit * Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to support safe, high-quality patient care * Ensure compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and safety protocols * Lead quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives * Monitor patient acuity, capacity, and throughput to optimize operations and patient outcomes * Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, case management, and interdisciplinary teams * Conduct staff coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development planning * Support recruitment, retention, engagement, and succession planning efforts * Address patient and family concerns and ensure timely resolution of issues * Participate in budgeting, cost management, and operational planning * Serve as a resource and leader during emergency situations, rapid responses, and critical events **What the Job is Really Like** * You are accountable 24/7 for the unit, even when you are not physically on-site * The ICU is a high-acuity environment where patient conditions can change rapidly, requiring constant vigilance and adaptability * You'll balance clinical excellence, staff engagement, patient outcomes, and operational performance simultaneously * Staffing challenges can significantly impact patient care, requiring proactive planning and real-time decision-making * You will regularly support staff through emotionally complex situations involving critically ill patients and their families * Success requires close collaboration with intensivists, hospitalists, specialists, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and nursing leadership * The role involves frequent problem-solving and prioritization as patient volumes, acuity, and staffing needs shift throughout the day * Staff leadership is a major component of the role, including coaching, accountability, conflict resolution, and professional development * The position can be high-pressure, particularly during periods of high census, complex patient populations, or workforce shortages * Success requires both strong clinical credibility and strategic leadership skills * **Work Environment & Demands** * Fast-paced critical care environment within a 24-bed Intensive Care Unit * Frequent walking, standing, and movement throughout the unit (as reflected in physical demands on page 3) * High mental demands, including sustained focus, rapid decision-making, and multitasking * Exposure to critically ill patients, emergency situations, and emotionally challenging circumstances * Requires flexibility to respond to urgent issues outside of scheduled hours * Combination of administrative responsibilities and active leadership presence on the unit * Participation in hospital-wide initiatives, committees, and leadership activities **What Success Looks Like** * Clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory standards are consistently met or exceeded * Staff are engaged, supported, developed, and held accountable * Patient outcomes and quality indicators demonstrate continuous improvement * Patient and family experiences are compassionate, responsive, and positive * Staffing and scheduling support safe, effective patient care delivery * Interdisciplinary communication is strong, collaborative, and solution-oriented * Budget and operational goals are consistently achieved * You proactively identify risks, address challenges early, and foster a culture of excellence and accountability * The ICU is recognized as a high-performing team committed to exceptional patient care **Caring for Our Team**** **We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role. **Happy to Help** At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.