Nurse Manager - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Overlake Medical Clinics; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Annual Incentive

Competitive compensation package

Professional development

$10k Tuition Reimbursement

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision

2-part retirement plan with 5% match

Long term disability

Flex spending

Extended illness banked hours

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics in Bellevue, WA, is seeking an experienced NICU Nurse Manager to lead a Level III NICU. The role partners with unit supervisors, neonatologists, and clinical staff to ensure excellence in patient care, safety, and outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold a WA RN license with BLS and NRP certifications; a Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree preferred, and NICU management experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Current RN license in Washington state required.
• BLS and NRP certifications required.
• RNC-NIC certification preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of recent clinical experience in a Level III NICU or higher.
• Minimum of two (2) years of prior NICU management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, coordinate resources, and support staff development.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily unit operations to meet goals and standards.
• Provide operational, clinical, financial, and strategic leadership for the NICU.
• Lead teams, manage patient flow, and coordinate resources.
• Support staff development and ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and AP providers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

WA RN license

BLS

NRP

RNC-NIC

Job description

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.

Pay range: $142,210.00 - $227,531.00

Nurse Manager, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics – Bellevue, WA

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics has an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced NICU leader.

Position Summary

The NICU Nurse Manager works in partnership with a dedicated unit supervisor, neonatologists, advance practice providers, and clinical staff to deliver excellence in patient care, quality outcomes, and patient safety. You will assist with the daily operational oversight of the unit to ensure departmental goals, regulatory standards, and patient care expectations are achieved.

The Nurse Manager provides operational, clinical, financial, and strategic leadership for a high-acuity, family-centered inpatient unit. This leader is accountable for ensuring exceptional patient outcomes, outstanding patient and employee experiences, regulatory compliance, fiscal stewardship, and achievement of organizational quality and safety goals.

Overlake's Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is an 18-bed unit dedicated to providing specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns. The unit consists of a 13-bed primary NICU with private patient rooms and an overflow area with semi-private rooms, supporting a family-centered care environment and advanced neonatal services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington required.
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required.
• RNC-NIC certification preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of recent clinical experience required - in a Level III or higher neonatal intensive care setting desired.
• Minimum of two (2) years of prior managerial experience in a NICU strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage patient flow, coordinate resources, and support staff development.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Computer proficiency required.

Benefits

• Leadership Annual Incentive
• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development
• 10k Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Medical, dental, vision
• 2-part retirement plan including 5% matching
• Long term disability
• Flex spending
• Extended illness banked hours
• Employee Assistance program

Why join Overlake?

• We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that has made us one of America's Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row.
• Local, visible leaders who care about you.
• A values-based work environment.
• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [e-mail]