Nursing Manager, NICU

Woman's Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Career fulfillment

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Manager, NICU to lead clinical teams with compassion and strategic insight.

The ideal candidate is a licensed RN with a BSN and extensive NICU and leadership experience, committed to fostering professional growth, teamwork, and continuous improvement in patient care.

This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, quality initiatives, and alignment with hospital goals.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with a BSN and extensive NICU nursing experience.
• Four+ years in NICU nursing with three years in leadership roles.
• Certification in area of practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advocates for patient rights, dignity, privacy, and autonomy while promoting empowerment and involvement in care decisions.
• Lead and mentor nursing staff while prioritizing teamwork and continuous learning.
• Analyze unit data to guide timely interventions and improve outcomes.
• Oversee daily NICU operations within budget and staffing constraints.
• Engage in quality initiatives and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Nurse leadership

NICU experience

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN

Job description

At Woman’s Hospital, leadership is more than a position — it’s a commitment to excellence, innovation, compassion, and respect. We are seeking dynamic leaders who live our mission and values, and who are passionate about creating a culture where people feel seen, heard, and valued.

As a Leader at Woman’s, You Will:

• Foster a culture of trust, inclusion, and psychological safety
• Inspire, develop, and align teams to achieve organizational goals
• Communicate clearly, credibly, and with compassion
• Champion service excellence, innovation, and operational improvement
• Apply business and financial insights to guide strategic decisions
• Drive change and continuous improvement initiatives

Position Title:Manager, NICU

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate is a licensed Registered Nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing and extensive NICU experience. They bring at least four years of clinical NICU nursing experience, along with three years of progressive nursing leadership experience. Certification in their area of practice is preferred. This individual is a confident leader with strong decision-making skills who fosters collaboration, supports professional growth, and promotes a culture of teamwork and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advocates for patient rights, dignity, privacy, and autonomy while promoting empowerment and involvement in care decisions.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends, anticipate outcomes, and guide timely interventions for unit effectiveness.
• Investigates complaints by collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing relevant data to identify issues, ensure timely resolution, and improve processes and outcomes.
• Fosters open, effective communication across nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Acts as a mentor and resource to peers and direct reports; supports growth through ongoing feedback and educational support.
• Maintains clinical and leadership competencies through CEUs, certifications, and integration of current best practices.
• Upholds professional ethics and ensures confidentiality, legal compliance, and alignment with regulatory standards.
• Conducts fair and timely evaluations; provides constructive feedback and takes corrective action when necessary to support performance.
• Leads daily operations with transparency, facilitates staff meetings, and ensures information is shared effectively.
• Develops, supports, and implements unit goals and plans that align with department and hospital-wide strategies.
• Evaluates personal performance and role effectiveness using feedback, peer input, and reflection; sets goals for growth.
• Leads and participates in quality initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and regulatory readiness.
• Promotes the use of clinical research and evidence-based practice to inform care delivery and team education.
• Adjusts staffing based on census and acuity, ensures efficient scheduling, and manages resources within budget constraints.
• Participates in interviewing and hiring processes, evaluating candidates’ fit for departmental needs and team culture.
• Demonstrates and promotes sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and generational differences in staff, patients, and families.
• Perform additional leadership responsibilities as assigned in support of Woman's Hospital policies, strategic initiatives, and organizational mission.

What We Offer:

• A mission-driven environment dedicated to women’s and infant health
• Opportunities for growth, innovation, and career fulfillment
• A collaborative culture where your contributions create real impact

Woman’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer