Assistant Nurse Manager, NICU and CCN

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

Assistant Nurse Manager- Neonatal ICU and Continuing Care Nursery

Assistant Nurse Manager in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department: NICU and CCU

Location: Springfield, MA, Massachusetts

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Evenings

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to join our Team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our department is the region’s only Level III NICU, working closely with neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, residents, pediatric subspecialists, respiratory therapists, and neonatal nutritionists here to care for our littlest patients, 24 hours a day.

The Assistant Nurse Manager role in the NICU offers the opportunity to grow as a clinical and transformational leader while making a meaningful impact on the care of critically ill newborns and their families. This role combines advanced clinical experience, staff development, and collaborative leadership to support a highly specialized team dedicated to providing safe, compassionate, evidence-based care to the most vulnerable patients.

The Assistant Nurse Manager Will:

• Support daily clinicaloperations of the NICU, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-qualitycare for criticallyill and prematurenewborns.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to nurses and interdisciplinary team members, fosteringprofessional growth andclinical excellence.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager and leadership team to implement unit goals, policies, quality initiatives, and evidence-basedpractices.
• Promote patient and family-centered care by supporting families through complex neonatal hospitalizations and encouragingeffective communicationand partnership.
• Monitor staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization to maintain appropriatenurse-to-patientratios and ensurecontinuity of care.
• Support quality and safety initiatives by monitoring clinical outcomes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to reduce risks and improvepatient outcomes.
• Facilitate staff education and competency development , including orientation, ongoing education, performance feedback,and professional developmentopportunities.
• Serve as a visible leader and clinical resource during daily operations, addressing patient-care concerns, resolvingstaff issues, andpromoting a cultureof teamwork, accountability, and excellence.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Evenings
• Hours: 40
• Schedule: 60% of time will be second shift 3p-11p, 40% on Days 7a-3p

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.
• Additional Benefits: Stipend for 2nd Shift hours

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children’s Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills

• Successfully passed Board of Registration in Nursing Examination and is licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
• Education: Associates Degree in Nursing

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Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of nursing in related setting

Start Your Career at Baystate Health

You Belong at Baystate.

Education:

Associates Degree in Nursing (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Registered Nurse - OtherOtherOther, Registered Nurse - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$118,934.00 - $136,718.00 - $161,720.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.