Nurse Manager -NICU

Purposelink Recruitment; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 113.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Resumo da vaga

Purposelink Recruitment partners with Houston-area hospitals to recruit top NICU leadership. The Nurse Manager (RN) – NICU oversees daily operations, clinical quality, and staff development for a 30-bed unit, reporting to the Director.

The role requires a BSN, Texas RN license (or compact with Texas license within 60 days), and current BLS. NICU leadership experience of 2+ years is expected, with night shifts and rotating weekends.

Qualificações

• BSN required.
• Current TX RN license or Texas Multi-State Compact license (must obtain Texas RN license within 60 days of hire if using a Compact license).
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of 2+ years of NICU experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years of management or Charge Nurse experience.
• Recent acute care NICU leadership experience within the last year.
• Background in a Level III or Level IV acute care NICU.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership and clinical support in NICU.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care based on the nursing process, maintaining high standards of clinical effectiveness.
• Assist with daily staffing assignments, scheduling, and efficient resource allocation across the unit.
• Coordinate unit participation in Performance Improvement and Quality Improvement initiatives, monitoring clinical outcomes and safety indicators.
• Ensure unit adherence to hospital policies, clinical standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Oversee staff orientation, training, competency assessments, and ongoing professional development while serving as a clinical resource.
• Foster a collaborative culture of accountability, teamwork, and patient safety among nurses, physicians, ancillary departments, patients, and families.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Staff mentorship

Communication

Formação

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Descrição da vaga

Nurse Manager (RN) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Position Overview

The Nurse Manager – NICU provides clinical leadership and operational oversight for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Reporting directly to the Director, this full-time role supports department activities, promotes staff professional development, and manages daily unit operations to fulfill facility goals and regulatory standards.

Unit & Department Details

• Location: Houston, TX
• Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Unit Size: 30 beds
• Staff Oversight: Approximately 20-35 FTEs across days, evenings, and nights

Schedule & Work Requirements

• Shift: Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekend Schedule: Two weekends per month (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)
• On-Call Requirement: One week of on-call duty every 6 weeks
• Travel: 0%

Key Responsibilities

• Operational & Clinical Leadership: Provide day-to-day operational guidance, leadership, and clinical support to nursing staff in the NICU.
• Patient Care Quality: Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care based on the nursing process, maintaining high standards of clinical effectiveness.
• Resource & Staffing Management: Assist with daily staffing assignments, scheduling, and efficient resource allocation across the unit.
• Quality Improvement & Safety: Coordinate unit participation in Performance Improvement and Quality Improvement initiatives, monitoring clinical outcomes and safety indicators.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure unit adherence to hospital policies, clinical standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Staff Mentorship & Development: Oversee staff orientation, training, competency assessments, and ongoing professional development while serving as a clinical resource.
• Collaboration & Culture: Foster a collaborative culture of accountability, teamwork, and patient safety among nurses, physicians, ancillary departments, patients, and families.

Candidate Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Licensure: Current RN license in the State of Texas or a valid Multi-State Compact RN License (must obtain Texas RN license within 60 days of hire if using a Compact license).
• Certifications: Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 2+ years of NICU experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years of management or Charge Nurse experience.
• Recent acute care NICU leadership experience within the last year.
• Background in a Level III or Level IV acute care NICU.

Preferred

• Leadership experience in a high-volume, complex NICU setting.
• Demonstrated involvement with Performance Improvement and Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Expertise in neonatal nursing standards, patient safety practices, and regulatory guidelines.
• Proven skills in staff development, competency tracking, and performance management.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $85,000 - $113,000 annually (with salary potential reaching up to $127,000).
• Relocation: Relocation assistance is offered.
• Benefits Package: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free counseling services, 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on tenure), Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% discount, family building/fertility assistance, tuition/education assistance, and paid time off / paid family leave.