Medical ICU Registered Nurse

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc.; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Lead ICU nurse to provide advanced bedside care in a high-acuity Medical ICU and to lead a skilled team of critical care professionals.

You will oversee nursing assignments, coordinate patient flow, and ensure evidence-based practice for complex cases while mentoring staff and improving outcomes. The role emphasizes compassionate, mission-driven care, strong communication across disciplines, and ongoing involvement in quality improvement

Qualifications

• Requires strong ICU clinical skills and advanced bedside assessment.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment in high-acuity situations.
• Must be mission-driven, compassionate, and focused on learning and quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow and unit operations.
• Oversee nursing assignments and team coverage.
• Promote evidence-based practice for complex critical care needs.
• Mentor and coach nursing staff to improve clinical performance.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary rounds and collaborative care planning.
• Educate patients and families with clear, compassionate guidance.
• Support quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Critical care ICU

Nursing leadership

Mentoring staff

Evidence-based care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

BSN or higher

Job description

Role: Lead and provide advanced bedside care in a high-acuity Medical ICU, delivering expert nursing support for critically ill adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow and ensure efficient unit operations.
• Oversee nursing assignments and support effective team coverage.
• Ensure evidence-based practice for complex critical care needs.
• Mentor and coach nursing staff to strengthen clinical performance.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary rounds and promote collaborative care planning.
• Educate patients and families, providing clear, compassionate guidance.
• Support quality improvement and safety initiatives to enhance outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong critical care ICU clinical skills and advanced bedside assessment.
• Sound clinical judgment and ability to manage high-acuity situations.
• Commitment to mission-driven, compassionate, learning-focused care.
• Effective communication and leadership to partner across disciplines.