NICU Nurse Manager: Lead Level III Neonatal Care

HAHHH; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Nurse Manager for the NICU, a Level III unit providing care for extremely premature newborns. You will lead clinical practice, staffing, budgeting, and quality initiatives to ensure safe, high‑quality patient care and family-centered services.

The role requires MSN or BSN with MSN in progress, MA RN licensure, and demonstrated leadership in a neonatal setting.

Qualifications

• MSN required, or BSN with enrollment in an MSN program.
• Massachusetts RN license in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in NICU or acute care setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversees 24-hour unit operations, staffing, and budget adherence.
• Leads clinical practice and patient flow to ensure safety and quality.
• Directs multidisciplinary rounds and care planning with providers, nursing, and support staff.
• Promotes staff development, orientation, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership & management

Staffing

Budgeting

Quality improvement

Communication

Education

MSN

BSN + MSN in progress

Tools

Onestaff

Visionware

Kronos

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Nurse Manager for the NICU, a Level III unit providing care for extremely premature newborns. You will lead clinical practice, staffing, budgeting, and quality initiatives to ensure safe, high‑quality patient care and family-centered services.

The role requires MSN or BSN with MSN in progress, MA RN licensure, and demonstrated leadership in a neonatal setting.