Nursing Manager Trauma ICU

Nursing Manager Trauma ICU

Location: Delray Beach, Florida, United States Employment Type: Full-Time Days

The Nursing Manager Trauma ICU is responsible for overseeing the clinical and administrative operations of the Trauma Intensive Care Unit in collaboration with the Unit Director. This leadership role ensures the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective patient care, while maintaining compliance with hospital policies, State and Federal regulations, Joint Commission standards, and American Nurses Association (ANA) guidelines. The Nurse Manager provides clinical leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight, while maintaining 24-hour accountability for the unit's performance, staffing, and patient care continuity.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and role model for nursing staff.
• Support the development of clinical and leadership competencies among assistant nurse managers and nursing staff.
• Promote best practices in trauma critical care nursing.

Patient Care & Quality Improvement

• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality patient care consistent with hospital standards.
• Participate in and lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• Monitor and improve patient safety, clinical performance, and care delivery processes.

Operational Management

• Assist in managing the administrative and operational functions of the Trauma ICU.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of resource consumption and cost-effective care management.

Education & Staff Development

• Provide education, in-service training, and professional development programs for nursing staff.
• Coordinate new employee orientation and unit-specific training.
• Support ongoing competency development and clinical training.

Compliance & Regulatory Standards

• Ensure adherence to: Hospital policies and procedures, Joint Commission standards, State and federal healthcare regulations, ANA ethical and professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality policies.

Leadership Representation

• Represent the Unit Director during committee participation and hospital initiatives when required.
• Participate in hospital leadership meetings and operational planning.

Emergency Preparedness

• Fulfill responsibilities related to the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) during emergencies.
• Maintain knowledge of hospital emergency codes and response procedures.

Required Qualifications

Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field

Preferred

• Master's Degree in: Nursing, Healthcare Management, Nursing Education, Related field

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a clinical specialty area (preferably critical care or trauma ICU)
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience
• Working knowledge of: Quality Improvement processes, Joint Commission standards, Hospital operations and patient care management

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) License State of Florida
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification required for Critical Care Nurse Managers

Key Competencies

• Trauma and Critical Care Nursing Leadership
• Staff Development & Mentorship
• Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
• Regulatory Compliance (Joint Commission, HIPAA)
• Operational and Resource Management
• Emergency Response & Incident Command Systems