Nurse Manager - ICU

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Irvine, CA seeks a Nurse Manager to lead an 8-bed ICU, overseeing daily operations and nursing staff on a 24/7 basis in collaboration with the Director of Nursing.

You will drive staffing, safety, and evidence-based care, coordinating with physicians and allied teams to optimize outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing required.
• 3 years ICU experience with 2 years in progressive leadership.
• Current California RN license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• National Certification within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• Oncology experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of registered nurses, charge nurses, and other staff in critical care.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels, manage scheduling, and support staff in care delivery.
• Oversee daily operations of the ICU to optimize patient flow and resource use.
• Promote a positive work environment with collaboration and staff development.
• Oversee high-quality, evidence-based care for critically ill patients, including ventilated cases.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and other teams.
• Monitor infection rates, patient satisfaction, and mortality to identify improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies such as TJC, CMS, and OSHA.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching.
• Advocate for patients and families with education on treatments and disease management.

Skills

Nurse leadership

ICU nursing

Staff scheduling

Performance coaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

The Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the 8-bed ICU, ensuring high quality of care for critically ill patients within the unit on a 7-day/week, 24-hour basis in collaboration with the Director, Nursing. This role involves responsibility for managing nursing staff and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and standards. This position involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, optimizing patient care delivery, and fostering a culture of safety and excellence across the enterprise to achieve excellent patient outcomes and a workplace of choice.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Lead and manage a team of registered nurses, charge nurses, and other healthcare staff within critical care.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels, manage scheduling, and support nursing staff in the delivery of care. Work closely with human resources to recruit and retain skilled nurses.
• Oversees daily operations of the Evaluation Treatment Care Unit, ensuring efficient patient flow and effective use of resources.
• Promote a positive work environment that encourages collaboration, professional growth, and staff engagement.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients, including those requiring intensive monitoring, mechanical ventilation, or advanced therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinate and facilitate patient care by working closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare team members.
• Monitor clinical indicators, such as infection rates, patient satisfaction, and mortality rates, to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and accreditation organizations such as The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services (CMS), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and ensure staff development and training.
• Advocate for patients and families by providing education on treatments, potential side effects, and disease management.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulations, including patient safety and infection control.
• Participate in budget planning and financial management, ensuring cost-effective care delivery while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure proper inventory management, ordering of medical supplies, and equipment maintenance.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to discuss patient care issues, staff concerns, and department goals.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with patients, families, and other departments.
• Implement evidence-based practices, guidelines, and protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
• Support staff in maintaining certifications and continuing education to promote professional development.

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in nursing is required.
• 3 years of experience in the ICU with two years of demonstrated progressive leadership growth.
• Current California Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS from the American Heart Association
• National Certification (must be obtained within 12 months of hire or transfer)
• Experince in oncology is highly preferred

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please .

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