Nurse Manager - ICU

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to lead the 8-bed ICU. You will oversee daily operations, optimize patient flow, and partner with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff to deliver evidence-based care for critically ill patients.

The role requires an ICU background, California RN license, BLS, ACLS, and national certification within 12 months. A focus on oncology experience and staff development is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing is required.
• 3 years ICU experience with 2 years progressive leadership.
• Current California RN license.
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS from the American Heart Association.
• National Certification (must be obtained within 12 months).
• Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of ICU nurses and healthcare staff.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and manage scheduling.
• Oversee operations of 8-bed ICU and patient flow.
• Promote a safe, collaborative environment and staff engagement.
• Monitor quality metrics and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate care with physicians and therapy teams.

Skills

ICU leadership

Team management

Staff scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Oncology experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nursing

California RN license

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 de

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.