Nurse Manager - ICU

Prime Healthcare; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health in Denville, NJ is seeking an RN Manager for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This role provides 24-hour administrative oversight of critical care nursing services, leads patient care delivery, staff supervision, and departmental operations in alignment with hospital policies and standards.

The ICU Manager works closely with physicians and nursing leadership, participates in rounds, and partners with the Chief Nursing Officer to address clinical issues and ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS (AHA) certification on hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (AHA) certification on hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of two years supervisory/management experience.
• Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• BSN required for all hires after 1/11/2021.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour administrative leadership for ICU operations and critical care nursing services.
• Supervise, evaluate, and support ICU staff, ensuring appropriate utilization of personnel and resources.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care delivery to meet clinical standards and patient needs.
• Conduct daily rounding to maintain visibility, support staff, and monitor patient care and unit operations.
• Develop and implement departmental plans, including performance improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance activities.
• Serve as a primary point of consultation for staff, physicians, and nursing leadership regarding nursing practice and policy interpretation.
• Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, and administration through clear verbal and written communication.
• Maintain accountability to the CNO/DON for unit performance, quality outcomes, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Education

BSN degree

RN license

Job description

Overview

RN Manager - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Location:Denville, NJPay:$93,600.00 – $126,360.00Job Type:Full-Time, Exempt

The ICU Manager is a Registered Nurse responsible for 24-hour administrative oversight of all critical care nursing services. This role provides leadership for patient care delivery, staff supervision, and departmental operations while ensuring compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

The ICU Manager is a visible, hands‑on leader who rounds daily, supporting staff, monitoring care delivery, and maintaining close collaboration with physicians and nursing leadership. This position works in consultation with the CNO/DON to address clinical issues, interpret policies, and ensure patient needs are consistently met.

This position offers significant opportunity for professional growth through exposure to complex clinical operations, performance improvement initiatives, and senior leadership collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour administrative leadership for ICU operations and critical care nursing services.
• Supervise, evaluate, and support ICU staff, ensuring appropriate utilization of personnel and resources.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care delivery to meet clinical standards and patient needs.
• Conduct daily rounding to maintain visibility, support staff, and monitor patient care and unit operations.
• Develop and implement departmental plans, including performance improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance activities.
• Serve as a primary point of consultation for staff, physicians, and nursing leadership regarding nursing practice and policy interpretation.
• Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, and administration through clear verbal and written communication.
• Maintain accountability to the CNO/DON for unit performance, quality outcomes, and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

1. Must have a current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse. 2. BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current. 3. A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.4. Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting. 5. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.

6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required for all hires after 1/11/2021.

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award‑winning team!

Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award‑winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.

Pay Transparency

Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $93,600.00 to $126,360.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf