MICU Nurse Manager - Critical Care Leader

Progeny Human Resource Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Progeny Human Resource Solutions seeks an experienced Registered Nurse Manager for the Medical Intensive Care Unit in Houston. This full-time role leads an interdisciplinary team, oversees patient care, and ensures compliance with surgical safety protocols and evidence-based nursing practices.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, an MSN preferred, Texas RN license, CVICU experience, and credentials such as ACLS/BLS, with at least five years in nursing and one year in supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or health-related field highly preferred.
• Current State of Texas Professional Nursing License (RN) required.
• National certification in relevant specialty practice area and/or Administration within six months of hire.
• Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• Must have five years of recent nursing experience required.
• One year of recent supervisory experience in direct patient care activities as assistant nurse manager or charge nurse required.
• Candidates must have CVICU experience to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or health related field

Texas RN License (Current)

National certification in relevant specialty or Administration

BLS (American Heart Association)

ACLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

Progeny Human Resource Solutions seeks an experienced Registered Nurse Manager for the Medical Intensive Care Unit in Houston. This full-time role leads an interdisciplinary team, oversees patient care, and ensures compliance with surgical safety protocols and evidence-based nursing practices.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, an MSN preferred, Texas RN license, CVICU experience, and credentials such as ACLS/BLS, with at least five years in nursing and one year in supervision.