Nurse Manager - ICU

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent health plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced ICU Nurse Manager to lead daily ICU operations and ensure high‑quality, patient‑centered care. The role focuses on staffing, budgeting, and collaboration with physicians to optimize unit performance.

The candidate should have a DC RN license and a BSN, with BLS/ACLS certifications; CCRN is preferred for advancing practice and clinical excellence within a 136‑bed hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a DC RN license are required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• ACCN CCRN preferred for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ICU operations ensuring safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation based on patient acuity and census.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate nursing staff to promote clinical excellence and development.
• Monitor KPIs (patient outcomes, LOS, infection rates, staff engagement) and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and hospital standards and collaborate with physicians.

Skills

ICU nursing leadership

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

DC RN license

BLS/ACLS certifications

Job description

ICU Nurse Manager (Full Time)

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, a full-service hospital in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced ICU Nurse Manager. The hospital offers 136 beds (expandable to 184), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health services, an ambulatory pavilion, a 500‑car garage, and a helipad.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the ICU, ensuring safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation based on patient acuity and census.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate nursing staff to promote clinical excellence and professional development.
• Monitor key performance indicators (patient outcomes, LOS, infection rates, staff engagement) and drive improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and hospital standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and unit performance.
• Support recruitment, retention, and staff engagement strategies.
• Oversee budget, productivity, and supply management.
• Promote evidence‑based practice, quality, and patient safety initiatives.
• Address patient, family, and staff concerns while fostering a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• DC RN license required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• CCRN preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU Nurse Management experience in an acute care setting.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi student loan refinancing program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com/ or https://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center.

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