Nurse Manager Critical Care and Stepdown

Job Description Summary

The Nurse Manager of the Critical Care and Stepdown Units is responsible for overseeing the daily clinical and administrative operations of the unit. This includes leadership of nursing staff, coordination of patient care, maintaining quality and safety standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a positive patient and staff experience. The Nurse Manager plays a critical role in staff development, fiscal management, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004751 ORBG - ICU

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-32

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Nurse Manager will lead and manage the operations of the Critical Care and Stepdown Units, ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to adult patients with complex medical and telemetry needs. The role requires clinical expertise, leadership, fiscal acumen, and the ability to foster collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. The Nurse Manager ensures alignment with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and patient-centered care principles.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
2. Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams.
3. Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
4. Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
5. Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions.
6. Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.
7. Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility.
8. Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Nurse Manager I:

Associate’s degree in nursing is required. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. For any staff with ADN, BSN completion within 2 years of hire is strongly encouraged. Must have a current license in the state of South Carolina as a registered nurse. Three (3) years’ experience in a clinical specialty required. One year of supervisory/ leadership experience and certification in a clinical specialty preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. ACLS certification is required within 6 months of hire.

Nurse Manager II:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required. Must have a current license in the state of South Carolina as a registered nurse. Three (3) years’ experience in a clinical specialty required. One year of supervisory/ leadership experience and certification in a clinical specialty preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. ACLS certification is required within 6 months of hire.

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