Nurse Manager II - MSICU/PCU

Nurse Manager II – MSICU/PCU

Location: Bethesda North Hospital – 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Job Type: Full Time Days

About TriHealth & This Role

The Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU) at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital is a state-of-the-art critical care environment specializing in complex and high-acuity patient care. The Unit is split into 14 beds for PCU and 28 beds for ICU. Our MSICU is integral to our Level III Trauma Program and Comprehensive Stroke Program, providing cutting-edge treatments for trauma and stroke patients. We offer a range of advanced critical care services, including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for patients requiring extended dialysis and soon will offer care for patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD). Additionally, we utilize Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous (USGPIV) techniques for optimal patient care and comfort. Our unit is committed to the professional growth of our nurses, offering a Critical Care Nurse Development Program, designed to provide continuous education and hands-on experience for those looking to advance their expertise in the critical care field. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, technology, and education, the MSICU PCU at Bethesda North Hospital provides exceptional care for critically ill patients in a dynamic and supportive environment

Why You’ll Love This Role

• High‑acuity critical care experience in a modern ICU/PCU environment (28 ICU beds + 14 PCU beds). 
• Exposure to advanced therapies including CRRT and ultrasound‑guided PIV (USGPIV) techniques. 
• Be part of major service lines supporting trauma and stroke patients through specialized programs.

Schedule & Location

• FTE: Full‑Time
• Shift: Days 
• Location: Bethesda North Hospital – MSICU/PCU (On‑site) 

Benefits Snapshot

TriHealth offers a comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness resources.

Learn more: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits 

Job Overview:

This position has 24-hour accountability for their area of responsibility. This accountability encompasses: patient care outcomes, service excellence, human resource issues, fiscal management, quality improvement compliance, and communication. Emphasis should be placed on creating a positive environment that fosters professional growth and retention. This environment is supported by this position acting as a role model and as a mentor and coach to the staff.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
2 - 3 years experience Progressive Leadership in Nursing in a related field (Required) 
2 - 3 years experience Clinical in Nursing (Required)
Membership in related professional organization preferred
Registered Nurse 
Other Certification within specialty area within two years of assuming position 
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers 

Job Responsibilities:

Quality and Patient Safety: Identifies key indicators and implements performance improvement measures related to quality, safety, other outcomes of nursing practice, and customer needs and expectations. Evaluates internal and external customer satisfaction utilizing key data and measurement tools, and responds to the data with an effective plans and strategies. 

Participates in the development of the Nursing Quality, Safety & Service Plan and associated activities. Facilitates the dissemination of research findings and the integration of evidence-based guidelines and practices into health care. Identifies areas of clinical and administrative inquiry suitable for nurse researchers. Role models Service Excellence values and creates an environment where staff is empowered to achieve Service Excellence goals 

Retention Risk Assessment: Actively solicits staff for concerns and potential retention problems. Works to assist in retention of new employees, especially new graduate nurses. Demonstrates availability, approachability and high visibility. Varies time on unit to keep touch with all shifts. Encourages completion of exit interviews. Participates in analysis of information. 

Staff Recruitment and Selection: Assesses departmental staffing needs to determine recruitment priorities. Partners with HR in recruiting for the organization. Networks internally and externally to enhance candidate pool. Interviews and assesses candidates utilizing various tools, and follows the established hiring process to assure an effective and efficient staff selection. Assures an individualized plan for new employee orientation. Works with unit based educator and PNR coordinators to ensure orientation meets needs of staff. 

Customizing Staff Development: Identifies staff educational needs and facilitates opportunities for staff development in collaboration with nurse educators. Monitors staff performance and compliance with policies and procedures to identify and address performance improvement opportunities. Through peer review and performance appraisal processes, develops plans to help staff meet personal career goals. Empowers staff to accept responsibility, which enhances autonomy, learning, knowledge and skill development. 

Enhancing Unit Communication: Solicits interactive, varied communication to provide staff the opportunity to give feedback or make suggestions for unit or organizational-level initiatives. Develops effective and collegial relationships with key physicians. Maintains effective working relationships with internal and external customers and supporting departments. Discusses key departmental issues and concerns with director. Communicates and promotes organizational goals and initiatives. 

Unit Leadership: Collaborate with staff to develop, and reach performance goals supporting strategic nursing and unit-specific goals and activities. Develops leaders among staff, especially the Shared Leadership Committee. Fosters mutual respect and trust among all team members. Encourages enculturation of our Serve Model and Always behaviors. Adheres to the TriHealth “Code of Ethical Business and Professional Behavior”. Assures a process to identify and address ethical issues within nursing. Demonstrates stewardship through successful management of fiscal responsibilities, which includes the establishing, maintaining, and meeting department budgets. Provides frequent informal feedback, and comprehensive annual performance appraisals. 

Facilitates peer review feedback. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory standards and assures departmental compliance (e.g. TJC, OSHA, EPA). Facilitates the process for implementation of new services and technologies. Engages in self-assessment of role accountabilities on a regular basis, identifying areas of strength as well as areas for professional and practice development. 

Other Job-Related Information:

Direct Report FTEs= 60-99 Indirect Report FTEs= 60-99

This position has responsibility for one department with 60 or more FTEs or has responsibility for 2 or more distinct departments with 40 or more total FTEs. The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speak to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advanced degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice; all nurses to foster, support, and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Working Conditions

 Bending - 
Climbing - Rarely 
Concentrating - Consistently 
Continuous Learning - Consistently 
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently 
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently 
Kneeling - Rarely 
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently 
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely 
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally 
Pulling - Rarely 
Pushing - Rarely 
Reaching - Rarely 
Reading - Consistently 
Sitting - Consistently 
Standing - Rarely 
Stooping - Rarely 
Talking - Consistently 
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently 
Use of Hands - Frequently 
Color Vision - Occasionally 
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently 
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 
Walking - Frequently 

Leadership Performance Standards

TriHealth leaders create a culture of engagement, safety & reliability and high performance by consistently modeling and utilizing the following TriHealth Way leadership competencies, tactics and ALWAYS Behaviors to drive strategic pillar results:

Achievement of Annual Pillar Goals: 
1) Safety/Quality, 2) Service, 3) Growth, 4) Culture/People, 5) Finance

Leadership Competencies: 
TriHealth Way of Leading 
TriHealth Way of Serving 
Transformation Change 
Drive for Results 
Build Organizational Talent

Leadership Tactics: 

Conduct department huddles. Generally, clinical departments hold daily huddles, non-clinical hold weekly huddles. 

Regularly Round on Team Members, using questions from the rounding log. 

- 25 or fewer team members = monthly 
- 26-50 team members = every other month 
- 51+ (and optional team members) = quarterly

Lead monthly team meetings using meeting agenda template; review stoplight report; cascade key leadership messages.

Model, coach and validate team members use of TriHealth Way behaviors (AIDET + Promise, Always Behaviors and Always HEARD).

Recognize team members for safety wins, positive performance and demonstrating SERVE and ALWAYS behaviors, TriHealth Way of Leading, Serving and Delivering Care.

Job Keywords

MSICU RN, PCU RN, ICU Nurse, Critical Care RN, Medical Surgical ICU, Progressive Care Unit, CRRT, USGPIV, Stroke Program, Trauma Program, Bethesda North Hospital, TriHealth Nursing, Cincinnati RN Jobs, Nurse Manager