Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

ICU Supervisor

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeValparaiso, IN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate Degree or higher in Nursing is required.
One to two years of related professional experience is required.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are required.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships is required.
Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders is required.
Ability to delegate responsibilities and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines is required.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills are required.
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance is required, if applicable.
Strong time-management skills are required.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools is required.
An RN—Registered Nurse—state licensure and/or compact state licensure is required.
Basic Life Support certification is required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations and staffing of the Intensive Care Unit, ensuring optimal resource allocation and adherence to standards of care.
Promote evidence-based practices and quality-improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Provide leadership to the nursing team and establish accountability for consistent, high-quality patient interactions and experiences.
Review patient feedback and operational metrics to identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to improve satisfaction and care delivery.
Manage patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to ensure efficient throughput and continuity of care.
Coach, provide feedback to, and support the professional development of staff; address training needs and support team performance.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to resolve operational challenges and improve care coordination.
Supervise, train, and oversee departmental staff.
Schedule employees to ensure effective use of resources and consult with the Manager or Director on staffing issues.
Assist with and contribute to performance evaluations and goal setting.
Assist in managing the departmental budget and monitor expenditures to support cost-effective operations while maintaining service quality.
May contribute to evaluating and implementing technologies that enhance operational efficiency.
May contribute to developing departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and may participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes.
Follow established quality-control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safety.
Work closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
Stay current with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
May work in a staff role when required and fulfill that role’s duties and competencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with organizational policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

One to two years of previous leadership experience is preferred.

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

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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