NICU Nurse Manager

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Telemedicine access

AirMed transport

401(k) match

Stock Purchase Plan with discount

Education assistance

Paid time off and family leave

Employee health fund

Job summary

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is seeking a dedicated NICU Nurse Manager to lead the neonatal unit, oversee staffing, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. You will implement evidence-based practices to enhance safety and outcomes while guiding a team of nursing professionals.

The role requires an RN license in Tennessee, ADN or RN Diploma, and 3 years of clinical experience with leadership preference. BLS/ACLS/PALS are required; NRP is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or RN Diploma required.
• Current RN license in Tennessee (or compact state).
• Minimum 3 years of related clinical experience.
• Prior clinical leadership experience strongly preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required; NRP strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead NICU daily operations and staffing.
• Oversight of nursing care per policies and procedures.
• Hire, train and evaluate staff; manage staffing levels.
• Coordinate unit activities and patient safety initiatives.
• Address patient, visitors, and physician concerns professionally.
• Provide leadership, coaching and staff development.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to improve care delivery.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staffing management

Quality improvement

Patient safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Introduction

Are you ready to lead in a new era as a NICU Nurse Manager where building a healthier tomorrow is more than a job? Our TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center team is committed to partnership, innovation, legacy and improving more lives in more ways.

Benefits

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are dedicated to improving human life. Each year about five percent of all U.S. hospital services happen at an HCA Healthcare facility. Make an impact as a NICU Nurse Manager where your passion for leading and creativity are valued. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Neonatal ICU Nurse Manager ensures high quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall daily function and staffing of the unit/department. The Manager monitors and evaluates the provision of nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures and holds staff accountable for quality and clinical outcomes in support of facility objectives.

What you will do in this role:

• Help create a superior clinical identity by operationalizing evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes, while ensuring adherence to standards of care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Manage all staffing needs and personnel management including interviewing, hiring and training new staff members.
• Oversee care of patients on unit, providing consistent support and expertise to staff.
• Perform duties in accordance with unit specific standards of care and evidenced by completion of a competency skills check list.
• Maintain overall workflow of unit by ensuring proper staff levels.
• Manage and coordinate all unit activities including safety procedures, unit goals and department operations.
• Handle patient, visitor, or physician complaints promptly and in a professional manner.
• Provide leadership, coaching and counseling to department employees.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and departments to improve patient care delivery.

What qualifications you will need:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Tennessee or compact state required.
• 3 years of related clinical experience required.
• Prior related clinical leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) strongly preferred.

TriStar StoneCrest proudly serves Rutherford County, Tennessee. Our 100 bed hospital offers complete medical care for adults and children. This includes emergency, surgical, and many other services. Our medical staff of about 500 physicians includes more than 45 specialties. Many physicians have offices on the hospital campus. Our staff is committed to providing quality patient care. We offer compassion and comfort in our modern facility.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.