Nurse Manager NICU
About the role
The NICU Nurse Manager / RN Manager / Nursing Manager at St. Joseph Hospital (Denver, CO) leads clinical operations within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), ensuring delivery of high-quality, safe, family-centered neonatal care. This role partners with neonatologists, pediatric specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to drive patient outcomes, caregiver engagement, and operational excellence in a high-acuity environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead NICU operations to ensure safe, high-quality, evidence-based neonatal care for critically ill infants
Promote compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, DOPL, and neonatal care standards
Partner with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and pediatric teams to drive clinical outcomes
Monitor and improve NICU quality metrics, patient outcomes, and family experience
Ensure adherence to NICU best practices, including infection prevention and developmental care
Manage NICU budget, staffing plans, and resource allocation
Drive operational efficiency and cost management in a high-acuity setting
Oversee specialized neonatal equipment, supplies, and utilization
Hire, onboard, and retain NICU nurses and support staff
Conduct performance evaluations, competency validation, and peer reviews
Support NICU-specific education, certifications (NRP), and leadership development
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and family-centered care
Align NICU goals with hospital and Intermountain Health strategy
Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on neonatal outcomes and patient safety
Drive accountability for clinical performance, regulatory readiness, and patient experience
Core Skills
Leadership
Communication
Problem-solving
Financial acumen
Clinical knowledge
Resource management
Patient safety
Mentorship
Community outreach
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (current state or compact; CO transfer within 60 days)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (or obtained within required timeframe)
Leadership or supervisory experience
Minimum 2+ years NICU or critical care nursing experience
Completion of required leadership training within 1 year
Preferred Qualifications
NICU or neonatal specialty certification (RNC-NIC, CCRN-Neonatal)
Previous NICU management or multi-unit leadership experience
Experience in Level III or Level IV NICU settings
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement and financial well-being programs
Paid time off and wellness resources
Career development, tuition assistance, and education support
Physical Requirements
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. Includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
Location
Saint Joseph Hospital
Work City
Denver
Work State
Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Hourly Range
$51.73 - $79.87
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.