ICU Nursing Manager (RN) – Critical Care Leader

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Medical Center - Grafton is seeking a dynamic Manager of ICU Services to lead nursing operations on the 2nd floor ICU. This exempt, full-time role requires strong clinical leadership, cardiothoracic or critical care background preferred, and excellence in communication and team building.

Responsibilities include staffing, governance, budgeting, quality and safety oversight, and collaboration with physicians and leadership to advance patient care.

Qualifications

• Active RN License in current state of practice.
• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Active RN multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision-making, serving as a role model for clinical and leadership excellence.
• Holds ultimate accountability for nursing standards of practice and operational outcomes within the unit.
• Champions continuous professional development for self and team, fostering lifelong learning and evidence-based practice.
• Leads initiatives to advance nursing governance and professional autonomy across the organization.
• Drives alignment between unit performance and organizational mission, vision, and priorities.
• Ensures achievement of safety, quality, patient experience, and cost objectives through proactive planning.
• Leads change management to embed high-reliability principles and a culture of safety.
• Partners with senior leadership to influence policies and advocate for resources.
• Cultivates partnerships with physicians, executives, and interdisciplinary leaders to achieve goals.
• Oversees workforce planning, talent acquisition, and retention strategies.
• Implements succession planning and leadership development programs.
• Anticipates regulatory changes and market dynamics affecting care delivery.
• Integrates quality, safety, and performance improvement into workflows.
• Leads accreditation readiness and compliance initiatives.
• Develops strategies to optimize patient experience and clinical outcomes.
• Manages departmental financial performance and budgets.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Aurora Medical Center - Grafton is seeking a dynamic Manager of ICU Services to lead nursing operations on the 2nd floor ICU. This exempt, full-time role requires strong clinical leadership, cardiothoracic or critical care background preferred, and excellence in communication and team building.

Responsibilities include staffing, governance, budgeting, quality and safety oversight, and collaboration with physicians and leadership to advance patient care.