Nurse Manager: Critical Care

Company: Montefiore Health System
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Nurse Manager – ICU We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative Nurse Manager to lead the daily operations of our ICU at Montefiore Einstein. This role offers the opportunity to shape clinical excellence, elevate patient outcomes, and support a highly skilled interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced critical care environment. The Nurse Manager champions professional nursing practice in alignment with ANA standards, drives quality and safety initiatives, and advances the Medical Center’s mission, vision, and performance goals. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day ICU operations, supervising RNs, LPNs, Nursing Assistants, and support staff Ensure appropriate staffing, clinical coverage, and cross-training to support inpatient and ED services Partner with hospital leadership to achieve operational, quality, and patient experience goals Oversee nursing financial performance, including budgeting, staffing, and resource utilization Maintain compliance with Joint Commission, NYS DOH, and regulatory standards Foster a culture of professional development, clinical competency, and continuous improvement Lead process improvement initiatives and standardize operational best practices Collaborate with physicians and cross-functional teams to strengthen care delivery and patient safety Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred NYS Registered Nurse license required 3–5 years of critical care experience Prior nursing leadership experience BLS/ACLS required; Critical Care Certification preferred Experience in quality improvement and patient experience initiatives Experience in a unionized environment preferred What We’re Looking For Strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills Financial and operational acumen Ability to motivate teams and collaborate across departments Commitment to excellence in patient care and professional practice If you are a motivated critical care leader ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated ICU team. Location: 1825 Eastchester Road. Bronx, NY Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7 AM-3:30 PM Base Salary: Starting at $160,000.00 For positions that have only a rate listed, the rate displayed is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Montefiore Einstein. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us. Montefiore Einstein is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Einstein will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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