Manager Nursing (RN) | ICU/PCU | Kokomo

Community Health Network; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network seeks a Manager of Nursing to oversee the ICU & PCU at Community Howard Regional Health. The Manager will lead the nursing team, align practices with organizational values, and ensure high-quality patient care across critical units.

The role requires strong leadership, clinical excellence, and collaboration with physicians, staff, and the network to meet department goals and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Collaborate with team, physicians, and network stakeholders.
• Strong communication and problem-solving toward patient care.
• Leadership skills to guide nursing teams and departments.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Achieve department goals by developing partnerships among team, physicians, and the network.
• Align leadership practices with Community Health Network's mission and values.
• Provide excellent service while supporting clinical standards and patient satisfaction goals.
• Build strong patient and physician relationships and support staff rounding.
• Ensure staffing assignments reflect appropriate personnel utilization and competencies.
• Apply evidence-based practices to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Change management

Education

ASN/ADN or equivalent

Job description

Shift

Day Job

Hours

Monday - Friday
Day Shift - hours can vary depending on business needs
24/7 accountability
on-call rotation

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Manager of Nursing will oversee the ICU & PCU at Community Howard Regional Health. The Manager of Nursing will be responsible for leading the team and supporting the following key responsibilities:

• Achieve department goals and objectives by developing new partnerships between team members, physicians, and the network.
• Align leadership practices with the values, mission, and vision of Community Health Network.
• Provide excellent service while supporting clinical standards and patient satisfaction goals.
• Build strong patient and physician relationships and support staff rounding.
• Ensure staffing assignments reflect appropriate personnel utilization, scope of practice, competencies, patient needs, and level of care.
• Use evidence-based practices to support the right patient mix, improve clinical outcomes, and increase patient satisfaction.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude towards problem-solving.

• 5 (five) or more years of RN experience is required.
• 3 (three) or more years of management/leadership experience is required.
• 3 (three) or more years of experience in ICU or PCU is strongly preferred.
• 2-year / associate degree Graduate of National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) is required.
• Certification required in relevant specialty or Nursing Administration within 3 (three) years of assuming the role.
• Knowledge and ability to apply Performance Improvement philosophy.
• Ability to manage financial resources, including departmental budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate, be flexible, and problem-solve.
• Operationalize network goals, objectives, and imperatives.
• Understand the change process.
• Demonstrate leadership competency in effectiveness standards.

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.

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