Nicu Rn Manager

NICU RN Manager Overview

• The NICU RN Manager oversees neonatal intensive care operations, ensuring optimal patient care and staff coordination.
• Collaborate with leadership to align departmental goals with organizational mission and vision.
• Provide clinical support and guidance to nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
• Coordinate performance improvement initiatives to maintain high-quality care standards.
• Manage staffing schedules, including weekend rotations and on-call assignments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and nursing best practices.
• Oversee a Level IV NICU with 30 beds, supporting complex neonatal cases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and family support services.

NICU RN Manager Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist the Director in planning and implementing departmental activities and strategies.
• Coordinate nursing care based on the nursing process, evaluating effectiveness regularly.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives to ensure continuous quality enhancement.
• Provide clinical expertise and mentorship to nursing staff in the NICU.
• Manage staffing schedules, including night shifts and weekend rotations.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive neonatal care.
• Oversee patient care planning, implementation, and evaluation within the NICU.

NICU RN Manager Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current Registered Nurse License in Texas or Multi-State Compact License.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience; 3 years preferred.
• Acute care NICU leadership experience within the last year required.
• Experience managing Level III or IV NICU units preferred.
• Strong knowledge of neonatal care standards and practices.
• Flexibility to manage weekend rotations and on-call schedules.