Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Assistant Nurse Manager

Overview

• Lead and manage neonatal intensive care unit operations, ensuring quality patient care and compliance with healthcare standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and implement evidence-based practices.
• Provide clinical supervision and maintain expertise in neonatal care protocols and procedures.
• Support staff development through mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback initiatives.
• Ensure resource allocation aligns with operational needs and promotes efficient care delivery.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and training to maintain readiness.
• Contribute to strategic improvement projects focused on quality, service, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards for neonatal care.
• Foster a safe and collaborative environment for patients and staff within the unit.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Supervise daily operations of the neonatal intensive care unit, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patient care activities and resource allocation to optimize outcomes.
• Implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery.
• Provide leadership and guidance to nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care across the patient journey.
• Maintain survey readiness and compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits and documentation.
• Address patient and family concerns, ensuring satisfaction and resolution of issues.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions to achieve operational goals.
• Support emergency preparedness initiatives, ensuring staff training and readiness.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum two years of experience in patient care delivery, preferably in neonatal care.
• Registered Nurse License (California) and Basic Life Support certification required at hire.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of patient safety, emergency preparedness, and evidence-based medicine principles.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to manage multidisciplinary teams effectively.
• Ability to maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and implementation of improvement strategies.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative and safe environment for patients and staff.