NICU Nurse Manager

Live Well Homecare; Millcreek (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a dynamic NICU leadership professional to oversee the neonatal unit, ensuring high-quality, family-centered care for critically ill newborns. You will guide daily operations, staffing, and clinical governance to maintain exceptional outcomes and patient safety.

In this role, you will mentor NICU nurses, collaborate with neonatologists and interdisciplinary teams, and drive continuous quality improvement through evidence-based practices and technology-enabled care.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a neonatal or critical care setting.
• Strong clinical knowledge of NICU practices and technologies.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and mentorship abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NICU and oversee daily operations and staffing.
• Mentor NICU nurses and support ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Promote safety protocols, evidence-based practices and continuous quality improvement.
• Leverage advanced technologies to enhance patient care in a learning-focused environment.

Skills

NICU leadership

Clinical NICU knowledge

Communication skills

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Job description

Role Overview

Responsible for leading the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), overseeing daily operations, staffing, and maintaining high clinical quality for critically ill newborns.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage staff and ensure delivery of family-centered, compassionate care.
• Mentor NICU nurses and support their professional development.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Promote safety protocols, evidence-based practices, and continuous quality improvement.
• Leverage advanced technologies to enhance patient care within a supportive, learning-focused environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Leadership experience in a neonatal or critical care setting.
• Strong clinical knowledge of NICU practices and technologies.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and mentorship abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and professional growth.