ICU Supervisor Occasional

Job Summary

The Supervisor, ICU ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care by overseeing the daily operations and staffing of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This role provides leadership to the nursing team, promotes adherence to evidence-based practices, and supports the development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, enhance efficiency, and elevate the patient experience. The Supervisor ensures compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Essential Functions

• Oversees the daily operations and staffing of the ICU, ensuring optimal resource allocation and adherence to standards of care.

• Promotes evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes.

• Provides leadership to the nursing team, instilling accountability for delivering consistent, high-quality patient interactions and experiences.

• Reviews patient feedback and operational metrics to identify areas for improvement, implementing strategies to elevate satisfaction and care delivery.

• Manages patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to ensure efficient throughput and continuity of care.

• Provides coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities for staff, addressing training needs and supporting team performance.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to resolve operational challenges and improve care coordination.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervision and Staff Management

• Supervises, trains and oversees departmental staff.

• Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with Manager or Director on staffing issues.

• Assists with and contributes to performance evaluations and goal setting.

• Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight

• Assists in managing departmental budget ensuring cost-effective operations while maintain high quality service.

• Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.

• May contribute to evaluation and implementation of new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.

• May contribute to development of departmental policies, procedures and protocols.

• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.

• May participate in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.

• Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.

• Collaboration and Communication

• Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.

• Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.

• Staff Responsibilities

• May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing required

• 1-2 years of related experience in the profession required

• 1-2 years of previous leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.

• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

• Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.

• Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.

• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required

• BLS - Basic Life Support required

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.