Interim NICU Leader (Level III/IV) — 24-Bed, CA

B.E. Smith; French Camp (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

B.E. Smith seeks an Interim NICU Manager in French Camp, CA to provide clinical and operational leadership for a 24-bed Level III NICU. The role oversees about 57 staff and four direct reports, focusing on improving quality outcomes and patient safety while aligning staffing with patient care needs.

Strong communication and organized leadership are essential. The candidate should have Level III/IV NICU leadership experience, be highly collaborative, and start within 2–3 weeks of acceptance.

Qualifications

• BSN and California RN license required.
• Previous management experience in a Level III/IV NICU required.
• Experience with neonatal quality improvement and staff competency development.
• Operational leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for a 24-bed Level III NICU.
• Oversee ~57 employees including four direct reports.
• Identify improvement opportunities and strengthen patient safety and outcomes.
• Align staffing and clinical competencies with patient care needs; develop assistant managers.
• Support a culture of teamwork, accountability, and strong communication.

Skills

Leadership

NICU leadership experience

Staff development

Education

BSN

Job description

B.E. Smith seeks an Interim NICU Manager in French Camp, CA to provide clinical and operational leadership for a 24-bed Level III NICU. The role oversees about 57 staff and four direct reports, focusing on improving quality outcomes and patient safety while aligning staffing with patient care needs.

Strong communication and organized leadership are essential. The candidate should have Level III/IV NICU leadership experience, be highly collaborative, and start within 2–3 weeks of acceptance.