Mission Health in Asheville, NC seeks a Nurse Manager Critical Care to lead a high-acuity ICU team. This role oversees daily operations, staffing, and clinical quality, ensuring safe, evidence-based care for complex patients. The Nurse Manager mentors and evaluates nurses, drives quality and safety initiatives, and partners with physicians and hospital leaders to improve outcomes. You will leverage advanced technology, manage budgets and resources, and foster a culture of compassion, teamwork, and continuous improvement while supporting staff development and education across the unit. Oversee daily operations and staffing for the critical care unit Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care Supervise, coach, and evaluate nursing staff performance Lead quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on care plans Manage unit budgets, resources, and staffing plans Monitor metrics, outcomes, and regulatory compliance Support orientation, education, and professional development of staff Promote a culture of compassion, teamwork, and continuous improvement Engage in strategic planning to enhance critical care services Critical care nursing Clinical leadership Staff scheduling Budget management Quality and performance improvement Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems Regulatory and compliance knowledge Patient safety and risk management Data analysis and reporting Interdisciplinary collaboration Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current RN license in NC or compact state BLS certification ACLS certification Critical care certification (e.g., CCRN) preferred Leadership or management training preferred