Assistant Nurse Manager - PICU

Overview

Assistant Nurse Manager - PICU

Riley Children's Health | Indianapolis, Indiana

Lead, Inspire, and Advance Pediatric Critical Care Excellence

Riley Children's Health, Indiana's largest and most advanced pediatric healthcare system, is seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Nurse Manager - PICU to join our exceptional leadership team in Indianapolis.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric healthcare organizations, Riley Children's Health provides comprehensive, family-centered care through more than 50 locations across Indiana. Home to Indiana's only comprehensive pediatric research hospital, Riley is consistently recognized among the nation's top children's hospitals and serves as a national leader in pediatric innovation, education, and research. Through our longstanding partnerships with the Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University School of Nursing, and Indiana University School of Health & Human Sciences, we are driving advancements that shape the future of pediatric healthcare.

About the Role

This leadership opportunity supports our highly specialized Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), where multidisciplinary teams provide expert care to critically ill and medically complex pediatric patients. As the Assistant Nurse Manager - PICU, you will partner closely with unit leadership to drive operational excellence, support frontline team members, and foster a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

As part of a leadership team supporting a 24/7 operation, approximately 20% of scheduled hours will be worked during off-shift hours, allowing meaningful engagement with team members across all shifts.

Why Join Riley Children's Health and IU Health?

At Riley Children's Health, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while advancing your leadership career within Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system.

Benefits Include:

Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Student loan forgiveness programs for eligible participants
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free confidential counseling and resources
Wellness programs that provide financial incentives and rewards
Generous paid time off and work-life support benefits

Learn more about our employee benefits at careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the Nurse Manager to establish, implement, and evaluate strategic initiatives focused on:
- Quality and patient safety outcomes
- Care affordability and operational efficiency
- Patient, family, and team member experience
- Regulatory compliance and performance improvement
Lead the execution of departmental goals and action plans while measuring effectiveness and driving sustained results.
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and professional excellence among nursing and interdisciplinary team members.
Champion evidence-based practice, nursing excellence, and continuous professional development to advance patient care outcomes.
Support recruitment, onboarding, orientation, mentoring, and retention of clinical team members.
Serve as a visible and accessible leader, providing operational oversight and support across all shifts.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing leaders, and multidisciplinary partners to ensure exceptional care delivery and patient outcomes.
Participate in leadership coverage responsibilities, including weekends, holidays, and designated off-shift support.

Qualifications

Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree required.
Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
Required Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
3+ years of experience preferred.
Charge Nurse, Shift Coordinator or other leadership experience preferred.
PICU/ICU experience preferred.

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