New Pay Range: $33.08 - $52.93 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 • You'll 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.