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Manager Nursing - MICU
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Houston, TX, 77030
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 56.13-83.49 HOUR
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
24 hour accountability for a unit area. The major responsibilities are in providing leadership and communication, monitoring the work environment, assuring quality, managing the fiscal budget, managing human resources and ensuring the delivery of competent clinical practice.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support and actualizes the Division of Nursing philosophy and goals by assuming leadership in program development and implementation.
- Facilitates professional growth and development of staff utilizing career development plans. Identifies staff career development and training needs. Uses CQI/CQE and staff input for development of educational programs.
- Develops and Implements effective communication channels to provide information to all staff members, holding at least one unit meeting per month with posting of minutes and notice.
- Directs and Participates in the orientation of new employees, evaluates programs effecting employees.
- Has an identified council structure with an elected Staff Nurse Professional Practice Council representative. Conducts unit council meetings monthly incorporating new knowledge and skills to meet changing needs of patient families, department employees and institution.
- Participates in unit, service and divisional CQI/CQE programs, documents results, reports by deadlines, formulates corrective action plans for improvement.
- Meets established research-based standards of care, quality control targets, operationalizes CQI. Develops a multidisciplinary program to monitor quality patient care indicators.
- Maintains fiscal budget within established variance, focusing on hppd, labor cost per day, overtime, orientation costs, SSP costs and medical supplies.
- Adjusts staffing patterns according to unit activity and patient acuity.
- Reviews fiscal Worksheet, analyzing variances and implementing appropriate action plans.
- Develops and Manages the unit budget to control operational and capital expenditures for capital equipment priorities based on patient unit needs and according to budget policy
- Participates in an innovative program (pilot study, research project, etc.) that has an effect on patient care within the past year.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 3 years leadership experience required; clinical leadership in the discipline preferred
Or
Master's Degree and no experience.
Required License and Certification:
RN:TX
BLS-CPR within 14 days of hire/transfer
ACLS within 6 months of hire/transfer
Where You'll WorkBaylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.
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Frequently asked questions
In Houston's competitive healthcare market, a Nursing - MICU Manager must skillfully manage unit budgets by controlling labor costs and supply expenses while ensuring patient care quality. This involves continuous monitoring of staffing patterns and resource allocation to meet both fiscal goals and high clinical standards.
Leading a MICU unit at Catholic Health Initiatives demands fostering staff development amid high-acuity cases, adapting communication strategies, and steering quality improvement projects. Navigating Houston's diverse patient population adds complexity, requiring culturally sensitive leadership and dynamic operational oversight.
Unlike broader nurse manager roles, a Nursing - MICU Manager focuses on critical care unit dynamics, including managing acute patient acuity, ensuring adherence to advanced protocols like ACLS, and directing specialized staff training. This position demands a sharper focus on life-support interventions and rapid decision-making.
Professionals in this role can progress to senior nurse executive positions, clinical director roles, or specialized program leadership within critical care. Houston’s expanding medical centers and research institutions provide diverse pathways for growth, especially with additional certifications and advanced degrees.
Houston's growing healthcare sector has increased demand for skilled nurse operations managers in MICU settings, but competition remains fierce due to high standards for clinical leadership and fiscal management experience. Candidates with strong local licensure and leadership track records have an edge.
Certifications like ACLS are essential, but additional credentials such as CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) or Nurse Executive certifications can significantly enhance leadership credibility and clinical expertise, aligning with Houston’s advanced care facility expectations.
A Nursing - MICU Manager in Houston typically earns between $90,000 and $120,000 annually, influenced by experience and facility size. This salary range is competitive nationally, reflecting Houston’s cost of living and its status as a major healthcare hub.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes career development through structured educational programs, leadership training, and involvement in quality improvement initiatives, fostering continual growth for Nursing - MICU Managers within their evolving clinical and operational roles.
The role integrates Catholic Health Initiatives’ mission-driven approach with cutting-edge clinical practices and a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration, offering a uniquely supportive environment for MICU managers focused on holistic patient and staff care.
At Baylor St. Luke’s, Nursing - MICU Managers engage with advanced research initiatives and innovative care models. This setting demands oversight of complex patient cases while contributing to pioneering programs that elevate clinical standards and patient outcomes.