Position SummaryThe
Nurse Manager - Inpatient Services is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and daily operations of
all inpatient nursing units, including:
- ICU
- Family Birthing Unit
- Medical/Surgical Unit
This role provides direct supervision and support to nursing staff, sets standards of clinical care, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages resources in alignment with Queen's mission, vision, and values. The Nurse Manager works closely with physicians, clinical leaders, and hospital administration to promote safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care across the inpatient continuum.
Key Responsibilities- Provide operational and nursing leadership for all inpatient units
- Supervise, mentor, and support nursing leadership and frontline staff
- Establish and maintain standards of nursing practice and patient care
- Oversee unit staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization
- Develop and manage departmental budgets
- Ensure compliance with:
- Regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Hospital policies and clinical quality standards
- Lead performance improvement, quality, and patient safety initiatives
- Participate in long-range planning and service development for inpatient nursing services
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional development
Inpatient Units OverviewMedical/Surgical ICU (ICU)- 4-bed, all-private room unit
- 24-hour operation with in-house intensivist coverage
- Care includes cardiac arrest, sepsis, respiratory failure, trauma, post-surgical and medical emergencies
- Supports ICU, telemetry, and overflow medical/surgical patients
Family Birthing Unit (FBU)- 5 private labor and delivery suites
- 1 triage room, 3 postpartum overflow beds, and a Level I nursery
- Baby-Friendly designated hospital
- Collaborative Physician and Midwifery care model
- Provides low-risk OB care and high-risk stabilization prior to transport
Medical/Surgical Unit (Med_Surg)- 26 total patient rooms (25 private, 1 semi-private)
- Pediatric and adult patient population
- Full scope of general medical/surgical services, including total joint procedures
Minimum QualificationsEducation, Certification & Licensure- Current Hawaiʻi State license as a Registered Nurse
- Associate's Degree in Nursing
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
- Current BLS/HCP certification
- Additional certifications may be required by area of assignment (e.g., ACLS, TNCC, NRP, Fetal Monitoring)
Experience- Minimum three (3) years as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility
- One (1) year as a charge nurse, clinical lead, or other supervisory role
- Demonstrated proficiency in:
- Oral and written communication
- Computer applications such as Word and Excel for reporting and documentation
Physical Demands- Continuous: standing, walking, reaching, grasping, seeing, hearing, speaking
- Frequent: bending, twisting, pushing/pulling up to 30 psi, lifting up to 10 lbs
- Occasional: lifting with assistance up to 75 lbs, climbing, kneeling, crouching
- Regular use of computers, phones, patient care equipment, and office devices
Working Conditions- Fast-paced acute care environment
- Frequent multitasking and competing priorities
- Exposure to noise, body fluids, and communicable diseases
