As Intensive Care Managers, we work from nursing positions in ICU or other parts of a hospital. We are in charge of ICU staff and procedures. We oversee compliance with health care laws and regulations. We are responsible for managing patient flow and administering the departmental budget. We collaborate with doctors to ensure complete care for patients. We monitor the achievement of timeframes and priorities for unit-based plans. We develop and maintain professional relationships with client and family care. We ensure an effective response to complaints, incidents, and accidents. We utilise effective time management skills to achieve personal work priorities. We monitor and provide feedback on staff performance. We participate in strategies to monitor and respond to workload issues.
Core tasks:
- supervise ICU staff and procedures
- provide expert, day-to-day guidance and consultation
- lead an assigned team of critical care nursing and related support staff
- train employees performing related work