Assistant Nurse Manager, NICU and CCN

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 119,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition & Training

Career Growth

Regional Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Stipend for 2nd Shift hours

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the NICU and Continuing Care Nursery at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. You will lead a high-acuity neonatal team, oversee daily clinical operations, and drive quality initiatives to improve outcomes for critically ill newborns.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, education, and collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compassionate care and strong family partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of nursing in a related setting.
• Associates Degree in Nursing required; MA licensure.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily clinical operations of the NICU, ensuring safe, efficient care.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to nurses and interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager and leadership team to implement unit goals and quality initiatives.
• Promote family-centered care and effective communication with families.
• Monitor staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization to maintain nurse-to-patient ratios.
• Support quality and safety initiatives by monitoring outcomes and reducing risks.
• Facilitate staff education and competency development.
• Serve as a visible leader and clinical resource during daily operations.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff mentorship

Nursing operations

Family-centered care

Quality & safety initiatives

Staff scheduling

Education

Associates 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 clinical operations of the NICU, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality care for critically ill and premature newborns.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to nurses and interdisciplinary team members, fostering professional growth and clinical excellence.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager and leadership team to implement unit goals, policies, quality initiatives, and evidence-based practices.
• Promote patient and family-centered care by supporting families through complex neonatal hospitalizations and encouraging effective communication and partnership.
• Monitor staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization to maintain appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios and ensure continuity of care.
• Support quality and safety initiatives by monitoring clinical outcomes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to reduce risks and improve patient outcomes.
• Facilitate staff education and competency development, including orientation, ongoing education, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Serve as a visible leader and clinical resource during daily operations, addressing patient-care concerns, resolving staff issues, and promoting a culture of 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:

• 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 . 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.

About Baystate Health Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield