RN Clinical Manager - Intensive Care Unit

Clinical Manager - Intensive Care Unit

Monday - Friday | Days

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
• Youll 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 (as reflected in physical demands on page 3)
• 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.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.