Critical Care Nurse Manager

Job Summary

Homeland Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading healthcare organization in Knoxville, Tennessee, to identify an experienced Critical Care Nurse Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership for a 30-bed, high-acuity Critical Care Unit. The Critical Care Nurse Manager will oversee approximately 93 employees and is responsible for maintaining high-quality patient care, staff development, and effective unit operations.

The ideal Critical Care Nurse Manager will have 3–5 years of recent critical care management experience and a strong background leading teams in an ICU, CCU, or CVICU environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of critical care services, including planned CVICU and Trauma expansion.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for a high-acuity Critical Care Unit
• Lead, develop, coach, and evaluate nursing and support staff while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high-quality patient care
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, workforce allocation, and productivity to ensure appropriate coverage across the department
• Support recruitment, retention, professional development, and employee engagement initiatives
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and ensure operations remain aligned with established financial parameters
• Monitor clinical, operational, quality, and regulatory performance and implement improvement initiatives when needed
• Establish departmental goals and objectives aligned with broader hospital and health-system priorities
• Partner closely with physicians, nursing leadership, ancillary departments, and other disciplines to ensure timely, efficient, and effective patient care
• Promote evidence-based practices and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff
• Support the continued development and expansion of critical care services, including CVICU and future Trauma capabilities
• Maintain accountability for nursing standards, documentation, regulatory requirements, patient outcomes, and overall unit performance

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain appropriate Tennessee RN licensure
• 3–5 years of recent Critical Care Nurse Management experience required
• Demonstrated leadership experience within an ICU, CCU, CVICU, or similarly complex critical care environment
• Experience managing nursing staff and day-to-day operations within a 24/7 patient-care environment
• Strong knowledge of critical care nursing operations, staffing, quality, patient safety, and performance management
• Demonstrated ability to develop teams, improve performance, and collaborate effectively with physicians and senior nursing leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field
• CVICU nursing leadership experience
• Trauma or Trauma Center leadership experience
• Experience leading a large critical care department or similarly sized nursing team
• Demonstrated success improving staffing, retention, productivity, quality, or other operational outcomes within critical care

Additional Information

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Summary

If you are an experienced Critical Care Nurse Manager who enjoys developing teams, strengthening clinical operations, and leading in a complex acute-care environment, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

EEO Notice

Homeland LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Homeland LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Homeland LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.