Assistant Nurse Manager, NICU

Fox Point Recruitment LLC

Fresno (CA)

On-site

USD 146,473 - 190,424

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive relocation assistance package
Annual incentive opportunities
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
Leadership development and continuing education support
Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
Generous paid time off program
Employee wellness and support resources
Free parking and electric vehicle charging access

Job summary

Fox Point Recruitment LLC is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the NICU in Fresno, California. This full-time role involves managing daily operations and supporting staff development in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background and previous leadership experience in a NICU setting. Benefits include relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive support resources.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of NICU or related nursing experience.
  • Previous leadership or management experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the coordination and oversight of daily NICU operations.
  • Support patient care delivery and ensure adherence to clinical standards and best practices.
  • Mentor and develop nursing staff through coaching, education, and performance support.
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental leadership activities.
  • Help manage staffing, workflow, and patient care coordination within the unit.
  • Support employee engagement and professional development efforts.

Skills

Neonatal intensive care expertise
Clinical leadership and team management
Staff mentoring and development
Patient care coordination
Quality improvement and operational oversight
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Nursing
Current and active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Certification (RNC-NIC)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Job description

Title: Assistant Nurse Manager, NICU

Status: Full-time

Location: Fresno, California

Relocation: Relocation Assistance Available

Salary: $146,473 - $190,424

Bonus: Bonus Eligible

Visa Support: No Visa Sponsorship Available

Job Overview

A leading healthcare organization in Central California is seeking an experienced Assistant Nurse Manager to support a highly specialized Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This leadership role is ideal for a nurse with strong clinical expertise and a passion for mentoring teams while ensuring exceptional care for critically ill and premature newborns.

The Assistant Nurse Manager will partner with nursing leadership to oversee daily clinical operations, support quality initiatives, promote staff development, and help maintain a collaborative and patient-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with the coordination and oversight of daily NICU operations
  • Support patient care delivery and ensure adherence to clinical standards and best practices
  • Mentor and develop nursing staff through coaching, education, and performance support
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental leadership activities
  • Help manage staffing, workflow, and patient care coordination within the unit
  • Support employee engagement and professional development efforts
Schedule
  • Exempt leadership position
  • 8-hour shifts
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Nursing (BSN or MSN) required
  • Current and active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Certification (RNC-NIC) required within 6 months of hire or transfer
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer
  • Minimum of 2 years of NICU or related nursing experience
  • Previous leadership or management experience required
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience in a high-acuity NICU setting
  • Experience leading teams in a fast-paced hospital environment
  • Strong background in staff development and quality improvement initiatives
Key Skills Required
  • Neonatal intensive care expertise
  • Clinical leadership and team management
  • Staff mentoring and development
  • Patient care coordination
  • Quality improvement and operational oversight
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
  • Comprehensive relocation assistance package
  • Annual incentive opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
  • Leadership development and continuing education support
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Employee wellness and support resources
  • Free parking and electric vehicle charging access
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