NICU Nurse Leader: Pediatric Care Excellence

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital in Knoxville, TN, seeks a Nurse Manager to coordinate with nursing leadership, supervise a core group of staff, and ensure unit functions efficiently. You will serve as the first line of clinical support to staff and providers, collaborating with the manager on clinical and non-clinical issues.

The role requires strong nursing knowledge, leadership, and mentoring; requires TN licensure, Bachelor's degree preferred, 2-3 years leadership experience, and the ability

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Associates required; Bachelors preferred.
• Degree: Degree in Nursing
• License/Certification Required: TN or Compact Licensure Required. Must obtain certification in specialty area within 1 year of hire
• Minimum Work Experience: 2-3 years relevant clinical experience. Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Requires strong pediatric nursing knowledge and ability to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration and teamwork with patients, families, healthcare providers for optimal outcomes.
• Shared decision-making and staffing discussions within the unit.
• Mentor staff, evaluate newcomers, and participate in governance councils.
• Improve workflows through interdisciplinary collaboration across departments.
• Promote open communication and professional practice standards.
• Monitor patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement indicators.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Strong communication

Strong organizational skills

Team leadership

Staff coaching/mentoring

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital in Knoxville, TN, seeks a Nurse Manager to coordinate with nursing leadership, supervise a core group of staff, and ensure unit functions efficiently. You will serve as the first line of clinical support to staff and providers, collaborating with the manager on clinical and non-clinical issues.

The role requires strong nursing knowledge, leadership, and mentoring; requires TN licensure, Bachelor's degree preferred, 2-3 years leadership experience, and the ability