Nurse Manager - ICU

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Provides collaborative leadership for the process of planning, directing, integrating and coordinating activities to achieve departmental objectives and maintain high quality services. Responsible for operations of assigned department(s). Provides oversight as needed; responsible for personnel management, budget planning and monitoring, scheduling, systems improvement, compliance with regulatory requirements and strategic planning. Works in a clinical capacity to facilitate smooth functioning of the department when necessary.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Intensive Care Unit provides direct care or influences care for acutely/critically ill patients who are at high risk for actual or potential life-threatening health problems. The ICU provides care through advanced knowledge and experience in a setting that provides intensive monitoring, assessments, and interventions.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

BSN or equivalent experience required. Master's degree preferred. Current unencumbered Oregon RN License required. Healthcare Provider BLS required upon hire. Two (2) years RN experience and two (2) years in a leadership role required. Successful completion of management courses/education program preferred.

GSR ICU-CCU

ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire.

TNCC/ATCN

required within six (6) months of hire. Verification of high school diploma or equivalent required due to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements for moderate complexity testing.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Leadership

• Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management. Conflict resolution
• Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Critical thinking
• Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions. Communication and team building
• Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication.

Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely (1

• 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
• 33% of the time) Frequently (34
• 66% of the time) Continually (67
• 100% of the time) WALK
• INCLINE LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 20-40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 20
• 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to

Eye:

up to 54") 20

• 40 Lbs LIFT (

Overhead:

54" and above) 20

• 40 Lbs KNEEL (on knees) CRAWL (hands & knees)

ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY CLIMB

• STAIRS CARRY 2-handed, 20
• 40 pounds SQUAT Repetitive

SIT WALK

• LEVEL

SURFACE LIFT

(Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 0-20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to

Eye:

up to 54") 0

• 20 Lbs LIFT (

Overhead:

54" and above) 0

• 20 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 0
• 20 pounds CARRY 1-handed, 0
• 20 pounds SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK

Standing REACH

• Upward

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH

Fingers

STAND BEND FORWARD

at waist REACH

• Forward GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

Location:

Samaritan Health Services

GSR ICU-CCU

Schedule:

1.0 (80 hrs/pp), Day