RN Nursing Manager - ICU

Saint Clare's Health; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 93,600 - 126,360; Full time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health in Denville, NJ seeks an RN Manager for the ICU to provide 24‑hour administrative oversight of critical care nursing services. You will lead patient care delivery, supervise staff, and manage departmental operations in alignment with policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

RNs with strong leadership, clinical experience, and a BSN are encouraged to apply. ACLS and BLS are required on hire, with ongoing professional development and collaboration with senior

Qualifications

• Must have a current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
• ACLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
• BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory/management experience.
• Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting.
• BSN required for all hires after 1/11/2021.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24‑hour administrative leadership for ICU operations and critical care nursing services.
• Supervise, evaluate, and support ICU staff, ensuring appropriate utilization of personnel and resources.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care delivery to meet clinical standards and patient needs.
• Conduct daily rounding to maintain visibility, support staff, and monitor patient care and unit operations.
• Develop and implement departmental plans, including performance improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance activities.
• Serve as a primary point of consultation for staff, physicians, and nursing leadership regarding nursing practice and policy interpretation.
• Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, and administration through clear verbal and written communication.
• Maintain accountability to the CNO/DON for unit performance, quality outcomes, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

BSN

RN license

ACLS

BLS

Job description

Overview

RN Manager – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Location: Denville, NJ

Pay: $93,600.00 – $126,360.00

Job Type: Full‑Time, Exempt

The ICU Manager is a Registered Nurse responsible for 24‑hour administrative oversight of all critical care nursing services. This role provides leadership for patient care delivery, staff supervision, and departmental operations while ensuring compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

The ICU Manager is a visible, hands‑on leader who rounds daily, supporting staff and monitoring care delivery. The position works in consultation with the CNO/DON to address clinical issues, interpret policies, and ensure patient needs are consistently met.

This position offers significant opportunity for professional growth through exposure to complex clinical operations, performance improvement initiatives, and senior leadership collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24‑hour administrative leadership for ICU operations and critical care nursing services.
• Supervise, evaluate, and support ICU staff, ensuring appropriate utilization of personnel and resources.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care delivery to meet clinical standards and patient needs.
• Conduct daily rounding to maintain visibility, support staff, and monitor patient care and unit operations.
• Develop and implement departmental plans, including performance improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance activities.
• Serve as a primary point of consultation for staff, physicians, and nursing leadership regarding nursing practice and policy interpretation.
• Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, and administration through clear verbal and written communication.
• Maintain accountability to the CNO/DON for unit performance, quality outcomes, and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Must have a current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
• At least two years of supervisory/management experience.
• Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required for all hires after 1/11/2021.

Pay Transparency

Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that allows employees to tailor benefits to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status (full‑time, part‑time, per diem, or temporary). A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $93,600.00 to $126,360.00 annually. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of hiring, taking into account skillset, years of experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other protected category. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf