Neonatal ICU Nursing Director — Lead Care & Excellence

Progeny Human Resource Solutions; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Progeny Human Resource Solutions is seeking a Registered Nurse Director for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Denver, Colorado. The role leads care delivery, drives quality initiatives, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to implement a person-centered model of care in alignment with hospital strategy.

The position emphasizes leadership, budget accountability, ongoing performance improvement, and potential hands-on patient care as needed within NICU operations.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado RN license and BLS certification.
• BSN degree required; MSN or other healthcare advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of acute care nursing; at least three years in a charge/supervisory or management role.

Responsibilities

• Operational responsibility and accountability for care delivery within the NICU unit.
• Provide leadership for improving patient care, planning, staff performance, and systems improvements aligned with HealthONE objectives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote person-centered care.
• Lead clinical practice standards and ensure care complies with quality, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and evidence-based practice; monitor budget performance with ACNO.
• May provide direct patient care when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Evidence-based practice

Budget awareness

Education

BSN

MSN or higher preferred

Job description

Progeny Human Resource Solutions is seeking a Registered Nurse Director for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Denver, Colorado. The role leads care delivery, drives quality initiatives, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to implement a person-centered model of care in alignment with hospital strategy.

The position emphasizes leadership, budget accountability, ongoing performance improvement, and potential hands-on patient care as needed within NICU operations.