Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) Critical Care / Full-time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Glorieta
Posted on: January 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description POSITION SUMMARY: Is responsible for daily clinical
operations of the Critical Care Unit, Telemetry. Coordinates all
work and call scheduling efforts of the CVIR nurses. Is accountable
for all orientation and training of the associates regarding best
practice process and procedures. Develops and implements best
practices from across CHRISTUS Health within CV Service Line that
will assist the organization in meeting or exceeding productivity,
caregiver engagement, financial, quality and patient loyalty target
outcomes. Establishes infrastructure required to communicate with
multiple physicians and staff to meet the needs of the
Cardiovascular Service Line. Works directly with the Clinical
Director of Critical Care Services to expand and enhance all
service lines as appropriate. This position requires the full
understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of
CHRISTUS St Vincent. It is expected that the associate demonstrate
behavior consistent with the Core Values. He/she shall support
CHRISTUS St Vincent’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of
the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). Requirements DUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing. BSN
preferred. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: R.N. with current New Mexico
State license. BLS, ACLS and other certification as applicable to
area. National certification in area of expertise is preferred.
SKILLS: Strong clinical and leadership skills Facilitating
interdisciplinary team collaboration Strong nursing knowledge and
clinical skills Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong analytical skills Ability to problem solve; ability to
appropriately confront issues Ability to motivate others as
individuals and as a team Ability to plan, organize, direct, and
manage the activities of others Ability to effectively run meetings
and to negotiate deadlines Ability to communicate with a wide
variety of audiences Experience in dealing with physicians on an
administrative level and ability to work collaboratively with
medical staff members and leadership EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years
of experience in clinical role in progressive care services.Two
years progressive management experience. NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Director, Critical Care - Responsible for:
Critical Care Unit, Telemetry ENVIRONMENT: Bloodborne pathogen: A
Works in a clean, well-lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment.
-Bloodborne pathogen - B . Exposure to infectious diseases and
x-rays. Exposure to varying unpredictable situations. PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care.
Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged,
extensive or considerable standing/walking. Has knowledge of and
uses good body mechanics. Occasionally positions, pushes and/or
transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity within
normal limits. May be required to lift, push, pull or carry up to
50 lbs. Subject to stressful professional relationships. Working
hours vary, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule
and emergencies.
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Santa Fe , Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) Critical Care / Full-time, Healthcare , Glorieta, New Mexico
