RN Clinical Manager - Intensive Care Unit

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off starts from day one

401k plan

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Meritus Health is looking for a Clinical Manager for its Intensive Care Unit in Hagerstown, Maryland. This role requires a dynamic leader to manage 24-hour clinical operations, staffing, and ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate holds a BSN and has at least 5 years of relevant nursing experience.

The successful candidate will lead quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with various healthcare professionals. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to support employee well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience in a related clinical setting.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in Maryland required.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for a 24-bed Intensive Care Unit.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols.

Skills

Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Knowledge of critical care standards and regulatory requirements

Proficiency in computer systems and reporting tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Monday - Friday | Days

The Meritus

Clinical Manager - Intensive Care Unit

The Meritus Intensive Care Unit is currently seeking a dynamic Clinical Manager to join our dedicated team! Our 24-bed Intensive Care Unit cares for a diverse patient population with a wide range of complex and critical health needs. In this role, you are responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and performance of the unit. This role provides 24‑hour accountability for clinical operations, staffing, quality, safety, and patient experience. The manager works closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure efficient patient flow, high-quality care, and alignment with organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience in a related clinical setting
  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state of Maryland required
  • Professional certification in a clinical specialty or leadership preferred
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment
  • Knowledge of critical care standards, regulatory requirements, and evidence‑based practice
  • Ability to analyze quality, safety, and operational data to drive performance improvement
  • Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
  • Proficiency in computer systems and reporting tools
  • Ability to effectively lead during clinical emergencies and rapidly changing situations

What You’ll Do

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for a 24-bed Intensive Care Unit
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to support safe, high‑quality patient care
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and safety protocols
• Lead quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Monitor patient acuity, capacity, and throughput to optimize operations and patient outcomes
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, case management, and interdisciplinary teams
• Conduct staff coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development planning
• Support recruitment, retention, engagement, and succession planning efforts
• Address patient and family concerns and ensure timely resolution of issues
• Participate in budgeting, cost management, and operational planning
• Serve as a resource and leader during emergency situations, rapid responses, and critical events

What The Job Is Really Like

• You are accountable 24/7 for the unit, even when you are not physically on‑site
• The ICU is a high‑acuity environment where patient conditions can change rapidly, requiring constant vigilance and adaptability
• You’ll balance clinical excellence, staff engagement, patient outcomes, and operational performance simultaneously
• Staffing challenges can significantly impact patient care, requiring proactive planning and real‑time decision‑making
• You will regularly support staff through emotionally complex situations involving critically ill patients and their families
• Success requires close collaboration with intensivists, hospitalists, specialists, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and nursing leadership
• The role involves frequent problem‑solving and prioritization as patient volumes, acuity, and staffing needs shift throughout the day
• Staff leadership is a major component of the role, including coaching, accountability, conflict resolution, and professional development
• The position can be high‑pressure, particularly during periods of high census, complex patient populations, or workforce shortages
• Success requires both strong clinical credibility and strategic leadership skills

Work Environment & Demands

• Fast‑paced critical care environment within a 24‑bed Intensive Care Unit
• Frequent walking, standing, and movement throughout the unit
• High mental demands, including sustained focus, rapid decision‑making, and multitasking
• Exposure to critically ill patients, emergency situations, and emotionally challenging circumstances
• Requires flexibility to respond to urgent issues outside of scheduled hours
• Combination of administrative responsibilities and active leadership presence on the unit
• Participation in hospital-wide initiatives, committees, and leadership activities

What Success Looks Like

• Clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory standards are consistently met or exceeded
• Staff are engaged, supported, developed, and held accountable
• Patient outcomes and quality indicators demonstrate continuous improvement
• Patient and family experiences are compassionate, responsive, and positive
• Staffing and scheduling support safe, effective patient care delivery
• Interdisciplinary communication is strong, collaborative, and solution‑oriented
• Budget and operational goals are consistently achieved
• You proactively identify risks, address challenges early, and foster a culture of excellence and accountability
• The ICU is recognized as a high‑performing team committed to exceptional patient care

Caring for Our Team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well‑being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, short and long‑term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.