NICU Nurse Manager: Very Low Birth Weight Unit Lead

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan Options

Dental and Vision plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager of Patient Care Services. The role reports to nursing leadership and oversees a 38-bed NICU unit focused on very low birth weight infants, supervising about 40 staff to ensure high-quality patient care and cost-effective operations.

The candidate will lead clinical standards, coach staff, and implement area-specific quality plans. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to drive staffing, education, and

Qualifications

• RN license required and valid state licensure.
• Experience in nursing leadership or supervisory roles.
• Clinical leadership and staff coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise approximately 40 staff including RNs, CNAs, and other team members.
• Lead area quality initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop and evaluate area performance, manage projects and timelines.
• Provide education and guidance to staff on clinical standards; mentor peers.
• Ensure patient care assignments match staff competencies and patient needs.

Skills

Quality Management

Business Results

Operations Planning

People Management

Leadership

Compliance

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager of Patient Care Services. The role reports to nursing leadership and oversees a 38-bed NICU unit focused on very low birth weight infants, supervising about 40 staff to ensure high-quality patient care and cost-effective operations.

The candidate will lead clinical standards, coach staff, and implement area-specific quality plans. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to drive staffing, education, and