Assistant Nurse Manager NICU Pediatrics

Clinical Management Consultants; California; Sur place; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Clinical Management Consultants seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for NICU and Pediatrics in San Diego. The role leads two units on the night shift, guiding staffing, patient flow, and clinical operations to ensure high-quality, family-centered care.

The candidate will oversee staff development, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and drive quality initiatives. CA RN license with Level III NICU experience and RNC-NIC certification are required; leadership experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license
• Level III NICU experience
• RNC-NIC certification
• At least 1 year of leadership/charge experience
• Strong communication and clinical judgment required

Responsabilités

• Oversee staffing, patient flow, and clinical operations during night shift
• Lead quality initiatives and staff development across NICU and Pediatrics
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient care
• Serve as a resource and mentor for nursing staff, with charge nurse experience welcomed

Connaissances

Leadership

Staff development

Clinical judgment

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formation

Registered Nurse license (CA)

RNC-NIC certification

Description du poste

The Assistant Nurse Manager of NICU & Pediatrics will step into an exciting leadership opportunity with a nationally recognized healthcare organization in beautiful San Diego. This night-shift role is ideal for an experienced neonatal nurse leader who is passionate about clinical excellence, staff development, and delivering exceptional care to infants and children.

The NICU & Pediatrics Assistant Nurse Manager will support two specialized units with a strong focus on high-quality, family-centered care. The Level III NICU is supported by approximately 120 FTEs, while the Pediatrics department includes approximately 55 FTEs. This is an excellent opportunity for a leader who enjoys working with complex patient populations and supporting large, highly skilled nursing teams.

Reporting alongside nursing leadership, the Assistant Nurse Manager NICU/Pediatrics will help oversee staffing, patient flow, clinical operations, quality initiatives, and staff development during the night shift. The leader will serve as a visible resource for nurses and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe, efficient care. Charge nurse experience is welcome, while prior management experience is strongly preferred.

The Assistant Nurse Manager of NICU & Pediatrics must hold an active California RN license and have Level III NICU experience. RNC-NC certification is required. Candidates should have at least one year of relevant leadership or charge experience, with prior management experience preferred. Strong communication, clinical judgment, and the ability to support staff in a fast-paced environment are essential.

San Diego offers an exceptional lifestyle with year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, vibrant neighborhoods, and incredible dining. From coastal hikes and weekend adventures to the city’s thriving cultural scene, this is a fantastic place to build a career while enjoying Southern California living.

The Assistant Nurse Manager NICU & Pediatrics will receive competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continued professional growth.