Assistant Nurse Manager, Neonatal ICU - Level III

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Regional opportunities

Retirement match

Paid time off

Stipend for 2nd shift

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the NICU and Continuing Care Nursery. The role leads a highly specialized team at Baystate Medical Center, a Level III NICU, focusing on safe, compassionate, evidence-based care for vulnerable newborns around the clock.

The position emphasizes clinical leadership, staff development, and collaboration with nursing leadership to advance unit goals, quality initiatives, and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required.
• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (required).

Responsibilities

• Support daily NICU clinical operations to ensure safe, high-quality care for critically ill and premature newborns.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to nurses and interdisciplinary team members.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager to implement unit goals, policies, and quality initiatives.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care by supporting families during complex neonatal hospitalizations and communicating effectively.
• Monitor staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization to maintain appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios.
• Support quality and safety initiatives by monitoring outcomes and implementing improvement strategies.
• Facilitate staff education and competency development, including orientation and ongoing training.
• Serve as a visible clinical resource addressing patient-care concerns and promoting teamwork and accountability.

Skills

Massachusetts RN license

BLS certification

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the NICU and Continuing Care Nursery. The role leads a highly specialized team at Baystate Medical Center, a Level III NICU, focusing on safe, compassionate, evidence-based care for vulnerable newborns around the clock.

The position emphasizes clinical leadership, staff development, and collaboration with nursing leadership to advance unit goals, quality initiatives, and patient outcomes.