Nurse Manager II — MSICU/PCU Critical Care Leader

TriHealth; Montgomery (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital seeks a Nurse Manager II for the MSICU/PCU to lead 28 ICU beds and 14 PCU beds, directing 24‑hour accountability for patient care outcomes, service excellence, and staff development in a high‑acuity, technology‑driven environment.

This on‑site, day‑shift role operates in a high‑acuity critical care environment, offering advanced therapies such as CRRT and USGPIV, and a forthcoming LVAD program, with strong collaboration across trauma and stroke services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• 2 - 3 years experience Progressive Leadership in Nursing in a related field (Required)
• 2 - 3 Years Experience Clinical In Nursing (Required)
• Membership in related professional organization preferred
• Registered Nurse
• Other Certification within specialty area within two years of assuming position
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

Responsibilities

• Quality and Patient Safety: Identifies key indicators and implements performance improvement measures related to quality, safety, other outcomes of nursing practice, and customer needs and expectations.
• Participates in the development of the Nursing Quality, Safety & Service Plan and associated activities. Facilitates the dissemination of research findings and the integration of evidence‑based guidelines and practices into health care. Identifies areas of clinical and administrative inquiry suitable for nurse researchers. Role models Service Excellence values and creates an environment where staff is empowered to achieve Service Excellence goals
• Retention Risk Assessment: Actively solicits staff for concerns and potential retention problems. Works to assist in retention of new employees, especially new graduate nurses. Demonstrates availability, approachability and high visibility. Varies time on unit to keep touch with all shifts. Encourages completion of exit interviews. Participates in analysis of information.
• Staff Recruitment and Selection: Assess departmental staffing needs to determine recruitment priorities. Partners with HR in recruiting for the organization. Networks internally and externally to enhance candidate pool. Interviews and assesses candidates utilizing various tools, and follows the established hiring process to assure an effective and efficient staff selection. Assures an individualized plan for new employee orientation. Works with unit based educator and PNR coordinators to ensure orientation meets needs of staff.
• Customizing Staff Development: Identifies staff educational needs and facilitates opportunities for staff development in collaboration with nurse educators. Monitors staff performance and compliance with policies and procedures to identify and address performance improvement opportunities. Through peer review and performance appraisal processes, develops plans to help staff meet personal career goals. Empowers staff to accept responsibility, which enhances autonomy, learning, knowledge and skill development.
• Enhancing Unit Communication: Solicits interactive, varied communication to provide staff the opportunity to give feedback or make suggestions for unit or organizational‑level initiatives. Develops effective and collegial relationships with key physicians. Maintains effective working relationships with internal and external customers and supporting departments. Discusses key departmental issues and concerns with director. Communicates and promotes organizational goals and initiatives.
• Unit Leadership: Collaborate with staff to develop, and reach performance goals supporting strategic nursing and unit‑specific goals and activities. Develops leaders among staff, especially the Shared Leadership Committee. Fosters mutual respect and trust among all team members. Encourages enculturation of our Serve Model and Always behaviors. Adheres to the TriHealth “Code of Ethical Business and Professional Behavior”. Assures a process to identify and address ethical issues within nursing. Demonstrates stewardship through successful management of fiscal responsibilities, which includes the establishing, maintaining, and meeting department budgets. Provides frequent informal feedback, and comprehensive annual performance appraisals.
• Facilitates peer review feedback. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory standards and assures departmental compliance (e.g. TJC, OSHA, EPA). Facilitates the process for implementation of new services and technologies. Engages in self‑assessment of role accountabilities on a regular basis, identifying areas of strength as well as areas for professional and practice development.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Leadership

Clinical nursing

BLS

Professional organization membership

Specialty certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital seeks a Nurse Manager II for the MSICU/PCU to lead 28 ICU beds and 14 PCU beds, directing 24‑hour accountability for patient care outcomes, service excellence, and staff development in a high‑acuity, technology‑driven environment.

This on‑site, day‑shift role operates in a high‑acuity critical care environment, offering advanced therapies such as CRRT and USGPIV, and a forthcoming LVAD program, with strong collaboration across trauma and stroke services.