NICU Nurse Manager - Neonatal Care Leader

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 168,800 - 341,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in California is seeking a Neonatal ICU Nurse Manager (RN) to lead critical care at their Hillcrest and Jacobs Medical Centers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, a California RN license, and extensive experience in neonatal care and hospital management. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are essential for success in this role, which offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California.
• 8+ years relevant RN experience in a large acute care hospital.
• 3+ years supervisory/management experience.
• Neonatal ICU experience (preferably high-risk).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the NICU.
• Drive patient flow from admission through discharge.
• Own staffing, fiscal oversight, and performance management.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to evaluate programs.
• Maintain operational accountability and resolve challenges.

Skills

Strong operational leadership

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Hospital management skills

Empathy and professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing or related field

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in California is seeking a Neonatal ICU Nurse Manager (RN) to lead critical care at their Hillcrest and Jacobs Medical Centers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, a California RN license, and extensive experience in neonatal care and hospital management. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are essential for success in this role, which offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.