Manager - NICU - Days

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Licensed Registered Nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing and extensive NICU experience
• At least four years of clinical NICU nursing experience
• Three years of progressive nursing leadership experience
• Certification in area of practice preferred
• Confident leader with strong decision-making skills who fosters collaboration, supports professional growth, and promotes a culture of teamwork and continuous learning

Key Responsibilities

• Advocates for patient rights, dignity, privacy, and autonomy while promoting empowerment and involvement in care decisions
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends, anticipate outcomes, and guide timely interventions for unit effectiveness
• Investigates complaints by collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing relevant data to identify issues, ensure timely resolution, and improve processes and outcomes
• Fosters open, effective communication across nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
• Acts as a mentor and resource to peers and direct reports; supports growth through ongoing feedback and educational support
• Maintains clinical and leadership competencies through CEUs, certifications, and integration of current best practices
• Upholds professional ethics and ensures confidentiality, legal compliance, and alignment with regulatory standards
• Conducts fair and timely evaluations; provides constructive feedback and takes corrective action when necessary to support performance
• Leads daily operations with transparency, facilitates staff meetings, and ensures information is shared effectively
• Develops, supports, and implements unit goals and plans that align with department and hospital-wide strategies
• Evaluates personal performance and role effectiveness using feedback, peer input, and reflection; sets goals for growth
• Leads and participates in quality initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and regulatory readiness
• Promotes the use of clinical research and evidence-based practice to inform care delivery and team education
• Adjusts staffing based on census and acuity, ensures efficient scheduling, and manages resources within budget constraints
• Participates in interviewing and hiring processes, evaluating candidates' fit for departmental needs and team culture
• Demonstrates and promotes sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and generational differences in staff, patients, and families
• Perform additional leadership responsibilities as assigned in support of Woman's Hospital policies, strategic initiatives, and organizational mission

What We Offer

• A mission-driven environment dedicated to women's and infant health
• Opportunities for growth, innovation, and career fulfillment
• A collaborative culture where your contributions create real impact