RN Manager - NICU

Job Description - RN Manager - NICU (SAD007434)

Job Description

RN Manager - NICU - (SAD007434)

Description

Title: Manager, Operations (RN)

Location: Laguna Hills, CA

Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Status: Exempt

Shift: Days - The expectation for this position is to work four days per week.

Pay Range: $78.25/hr - $117.36/hr

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Manager of NICU is responsible for the overall direction of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. To direct, plan, and develop all aspects of quality of care in collaboration with medical staff leadership to achieve clinical and service objectives, fiscal performance targets, strategic plan and service line goals of the Laguna Hills campus of MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center. The Manager maintains oversight and responsibility for staff performance and competence; performance improvement; staffing patterns; internal and external relationships for the service; communication to Administration; internal and external marketing and program development; education and development of staff; and fiscal management of operational budgets and capital budget/equipment. The position is accountable to County, State, and Federal agencies as well as The Joint Commission for maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of Nursing.
• Current State of California RN license.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required, MSN or equivalent preferred.
• Five years of progressive management experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Three years of acute care experience in NICU.
• Knowledge of current leadership, management, and quality improvement principles.
• Solid understanding of budget development and financial management.
• Experience in clinical program development, employee engagement and direct implementation of new programs and services.
• Computer/information system experience.

Primary Location

: United States-California-Laguna Hills

Job

: RN House Supervisor, Unit Mgr

Organization

: Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Level

: Manager

Job Posting

: May 8, 2026, 2:15:20 AM

Work Schedule: 8/40 work shift hours

Shift

: Day Job

Department Name: NICU