Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Saint Alphonsus Health System, Idaho's only hospital system recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for 2025, is looking for a Nurse Manager to lead our Cardiovascular ICU and SDU team at our Level II Trauma Center in Boise, Idaho. This position will be located at our Regional Medical Center off I-184 and Curtis Rd.

Leader In Critical Care

Saint Alphonsus is proud to be the highest trauma-designated facility in the region, where we care for the most complex and life-threatening cases. As the go-to hospital for southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon, and northern Nevada, we work in close partnership with first responders, rural hospitals, and air transport teams to provide the highest level of care. Our Cardiovascular ICU & SDU is a key part of that commitment, providing specialized care to post-surgical cardiac patients. With a Three-Star Rated AVR Heart Surgery program, cutting-edge treatments, and a highly skilled team, Saint Alphonsus continues to set the standard in trauma and critical care, making a lasting impact on the health of our community and region.

Saint Alphonsus Receives Three-Star Rating for AVR Heart Surgery

Dr. Farivar from Saint Alphonsus visits Idaho Today

Benefits

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho.

We Offer

• Medical, Dental, And Vision Coverage
• Mental Health Resources
• Meaningful Retirement Benefits
• Generous PTO plan - Management PTO Plan
  
  

Why This Role Is For You

This leadership opportunity is for someone who thrives in high-acuity environments, loves innovation, and is passionate about shaping the future of cardiovascular critical care. As Nurse Manager, you will oversee our 10-bed Cardiovascular ICU, leading a skilled team dedicated to post-surgical cardiac patients while also managing our 12-bed Step-Down Unit, which continues to grow in size and complexity. You'll collaborate with top-tier surgeons performing cutting-edge procedures, ensuring that our cardiac patients receive the highest level of care. Beyond daily operations, you will play a critical role in mentoring and developing your team, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning. Your leadership will directly impact our ability to deliver exceptional patient outcomes, all while contributing to strategic planning that advances our cardiovascular programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for the day-to-day operations of the Cardiovascular ICU and SDU, ensuring successful implementation of strategy, policy, direction, and action planning.
• Uphold and meet the Health System's Guiding Behaviors and Caring Standards, demonstrating professionalism in interpersonal communication and conduct.
• Effectively execute established plans and services by analyzing, measuring, and monitoring department performance, and adjusting direction and resource allocation as needed.
• Facilitate and manage team performance by applying Total Quality, Human Resources, and financial techniques to drive success and meet performance goals.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships ensuring smooth operations and collaboration.
• Contribute to the development of strategic and tactical plans in alignment with the overall organizational planning processes.
• Serve as the liaison to Senior Management and the Medical Staff, ensuring effective communication and alignment with the functional areas of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable SARMC policies and procedures, maintaining regulatory standards and operational excellence.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have an RN license, as defined by their primary work state issued prior to start date
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with 5 years of nursing experience required
• BLS certification; ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
  
  

Why Saint Alphonsus Health System?

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
• The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.
  
  

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.