Manager Nursing ICU

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Forgiveness

Relocation

On-site childcare

On-site gym

Board certification allowance

Tuition assistance

401(k) matching

Wellness program

Job summary

CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga seeks an experienced ICU Manager to organize, lead, and direct clinical and management activities for the ICU, ensuring high-quality patient care and smooth operations.

You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate patient assignments, uphold safety standards, and collaborate across departments to maintain regulatory compliance and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited program; 1–3 years nursing experience at hire
• RN licensure in TN at hire
• CPR certification at hire
• ACLS certification at hire

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct ICU nursing activities and patient care
• Direct patient assignments and supervise staff performance
• Uphold safety protocols and care quality
• Develop staff competency and training programs
• Collaborate with other departments to improve patient satisfaction
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and regulatory standards

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical management

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Manager, ICU, you will assist with organizing, planning, leading, and directing clinical and management activities for the designated nursing unit, contributing significantly to organizational operations and ensuring high-quality patient care.

Every day you will provide daily, hands‑on supervision of patient and nursing care delivery. This includes directing patient assignments, managing staff performance, addressing immediate clinical needs, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards, and fostering a collaborative environment among the healthcare team to uphold the highest standards of continuity and quality of patient care.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong leadership in clinical management, a keen ability to organize and direct nursing activities, and a steadfast commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of patient care within the Intensive Care Unit.

• Identify and participate in the establishment of Nursing and ancillary staff development programs to support the necessary skills needed to provide outstanding care to the patient population of CHI Memorial.
• Participate in the establishment and annual assurance of competencies for all patient care staff and monitor on an ongoing basis.
• Establish and maintain high levels of physician satisfaction for all services provided.
• Participate in the development and implementation of plans for nurse recruitment and retention.
• Work collaboratively with all departments to achieve and maintain high patient satisfaction.
• Meet the compliance standards of various regulatory bodies which affect the provision of services, to include the Joint Commission, life safety, state, federal and other regulatory bodies.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Of Nursing Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program and 1-3 years At least two years of relevant Nursing experience, upon hire
• Registered Nurse: TN, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Relocation
• On-site childcare (Glenwood campus) with extended hours
• On-site gym (Glenwood campus) with a variety of group classes
• Board Certification Allowance
• Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
• Wellness Program

Pay Range

$42.99 - $63.95 /hour