Nurse Manager, ICU

SMD HSHS St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur; Tennessee; On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, prescription

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Education Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SMD HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur IL is seeking an experienced Manager-Nursing for the Medical Surgical Unit. This leadership role oversees daily unit operations, ensures high-quality patient care, and acts as a key liaison among nursing staff, physicians, and administration.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, RN licensure, 3 years of staff nursing plus 3 years of leadership experience, and BLS. Pay ranges from $48.13 to $72.20 per hour with shift differentials available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required.
• RN licensure in state of practice (may include multi-state license).
• BSN must be obtained within 2 years of hire if not already.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and outcomes of the assigned nursing unit to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Provide leadership and foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Serve as liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and administrative teams.
• Support staff development, patient satisfaction, and achievement of organizational goals through resource management and planning.
• Lead by example addressing unit-specific challenges and championing patient and staff experience initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

RN licensure in state of practice (multi-state allowed)

BSN within 2 years of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Pay Range: $48.13 - $72.20 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

The Manager-Nursing is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and outcomes of the assigned nursing unit to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care. This role involves providing leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, institutional policies, and professional standards. The Manager-Nursing serves as a key liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and administrative teams to promote seamless communication and operational efficiency. Additionally, this position requires a commitment to staff development, patient satisfaction, and the achievement of organizational goals through effective resource management and strategic planning. The Manager-Nursing will lead by example, maintaining a hands‑on approach to address unit-specific challenges and championing initiatives to enhance the patient and staff experience.

Department

Medical Surgical Unit

Core Function

Leadership

Schedule

Monday - Friday

Facility

St. Mary's Hospital

Location

Decatur, IL

Compensation

Compensation aligned with experience. Shift differentials available in addition to base rate.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required. May consider a candidate who is currently enrolled and a bachelor’s of nursing (BSN) is obtained within 2 years of hire.

Experience Qualifications

3 years staff nurse (RN) is required. 3 years demonstrated leadership experience is required.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

Licensed in state of practice (RN) is required. Wisconsin: RNs may practice with a valid multi‑state RN license as outlined in the Nurse Licensure Compact rules. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community‑based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits

• HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well‑being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Wellness program with incentives, employer‑paid life insurance and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine‑learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at [e-mail]

Additional Information

Imagine an organization where you’re empowered to care for all who need assistance, regardless of means. To provide quality, patient‑centered, holistic care—and build caring relationships. To master innovations that make a profound difference within our halls, throughout our communities, and into the future. All of these aspirations are within your reach at Hospital Sisters Health System, a multi‑institutional health care system serving communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Become part of our team in a wide array of areas and enjoy an experience beyond belief. Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community‑based health centers and clinics, our 11,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

HSHS requires COVID‑19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote.

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.