Job Description
General Duties:
- Lead the NICU 24/7 to ensure safe, high-quality nursing care.
- Oversee daily operations, staffing, and patient flow.
- Report to the Nursing Director of Women, Infants, and Children.
Department Duties:
- Supervise all clinical and ancillary staff in the NICU.
- Mentor Clinical Managers and Resource Nurses.
- Manage schedules for both shifts.
- Ensure compliance with standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Support action plans and department goals with the Director.
- Maintain current policies and procedures with the Director and Clinical Educator.
- Round on families after admission and resolve concerns.
- Maintain compliance with Title 22, TJC, CDPH, and CCS.
- Serve as an expert consultant on complex patient care.
- Review acuity data and adjust staffing appropriately.
- Track and report productivity each pay period with variance explanations.
- Review and correct statistical reports monthly.
- Oversee Kronos functions and timekeeping.
- Develop capital equipment lists and submit to the Director.
- Ensure timely handling of supplies, invoices, and contracts.
- Complete new hire and annual evaluations on time.
- Maintain current, compliant employee files and credentials.
- Investigate incidents and complete documentation and action plans.
- Support Clinical Managers and Resource Nurses on operations.
- Recognize staff and lead staff meetings and the Neonatal Operations Committee.
- Counsel staff effectively and on time.
- Represent the Director and NICU in committees and meetings.
- Monitor performance improvement results and trend data with the Director.
- Present improvement outcomes to staff.
- Provide direct patient care as needed.
- Assist with procedures and respond to emergencies.
- Collaborate continuously with the NICU Medical Director and NICU Director.
- Seek feedback and professional growth opportunities.
Required Qualifications:
- Level III NICU Manager experience.
- At least 5 years of NICU experience.
- At least 3 years of full-time NICU leadership experience.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license.
- BSN or BSN in progress with a defined completion date.
- Current AHA BLS certification.
- Current NRP certification.
- Neonatal Intensive Care certification (NCC or equivalent) or in progress with a defined completion date.
Required Skills:
- Strong clinical competence and leadership skills.
- Professional communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate with the Nursing Director and Medical Director.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Nursing.
- NRP Instructor certification.
- Critical care transport experience.
Key Required Skills and Certifications:
- 5+ years Level III NICU Manager experience.
- BSN.
- NCC Neonatal Intensive Care certification.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Palm Springs, CA |
| Salary | $145,000–$187,000 Per Year |
Skills
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