RN Manager NICU

NICU Nurse Manager

Location: Palm Springs, California

Job Description:

• 24/7 responsibility and accountability for day-to-day coordination of NICU operations and quality of clinical nursing care
• Direct supervision of all clinical personnel and ancillary staff in the NICU
• Supervise and mentor Clinical Managers and Resource Nurses
• Schedule management for both shifts
• Ensure compliance with standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Assist the Director with action plans and achieving departmental goals
• Collaborate with Director and Clinical Educator to maintain current policies and procedures
• Perform customer service actions, including family rounding and issue follow-up
• Assure regulatory compliance with Title 22, TJC, CDPH, and CCS
• Act as a consultant on complex patient care
• Manage productivity and report on department productivity each pay period
• Handle statistical data and department Kronos functions
• Develop and submit a capital equipment list to the Director
• Ensure timely payment of supplies, invoicing, and contracts
• Conduct timely evaluations for new hires and annual reviews
• Maintain current employee files and ensure staff licensures and certifications
• Investigate incidents and complete required documentation and action plans
• Support NICU Clinical Managers and Resource Nurses with operational issues
• Facilitate staff recognition, meetings, and Neonatal Operations Committee
• Counsel staff effectively and represent the NICU in meetings and committees
• Monitor performance improvement projects and collaborate with the Director
• On occasion, provide direct patient care and respond to emergencies
• Collaborate with the NICU Medical Director and NICU Director for ongoing feedback and growth

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of NICU experience, with 3 years full-time NICU clinical experience
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current California RN license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (in progress considered with definitive completion date)
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
• Current NRP certification
• Certified in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing from the NCC or other accredited organization (in progress considered)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• NRP Instructor Certification
• Critical Care Transport Experience

Skills:

• Demonstrates clinical competence and leadership skills
• Ability to present self in a positive and professional manner
• Leadership in management experience and ability to collaborate with Nursing Director and Medical Director