Manager Critical Care CVICU (RN)-Full Time-San Jose, CA

Manager Critical Care CVICU (RN)

Position Summary: Manages the daily operations and staff functions on the ICU, overseeing the ICU patients continuum of care from entry to discharge to ensure all patient care needs are being met. Primary patient population served include those admitted for acute neurological incidents, acute respiratory failure, MI, acute GI bleed, electrolyte imbalance, trauma, and patients post drug overdose; the patient population ranges in age from older adolescent to geriatric (14-99). The manager assists in developing objectives, policies, and procedures which support the mission, vision and values of the hospital. Promotes participation in patient/family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with members of the health care team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Participates in organizational and unit based quality improvement activities, ensures compliance with accreditation/licensure requirements. He/She role models leadership development, policy development, and decision-making among staff. The ICU manager also provides continued guidance and direction to new employees and provides input on standards of care, supplies and equipment to nursing director. The position works collaboratively with medical staff, other departments, departmental staff, and serves in a leadership role.

This position reports to: Director of Critical Care

EDUCATION: M.A. / M.S. preferred B.A. / B.S. required

LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS: California Registered Nurse License ACLS Certification BLS Certification NIH Stroke Cert Required

EXPERIENCE: 3-5 Years Managerial or supervisory 5 Years in Cardiovascular, trauma, or neurosurgical ICU (or related unit) MUST have leadership Experience within an Acute Care Setting (within the last year)

SKILLS / ABILITIES / KNOWLEDGE: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests Ability to resolve conflicts among staff and work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the healthcare team Ability to ensure operational efficiency, problem solve and make decisions, and exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers. Under minimal direction, has the ability to sustain direction in assessing needs, directing staff and carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work at hand.

Next Level Business Services, Inc.