Nurse Supervisor - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Annual Incentive

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous PTO

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Long term disability

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance program

Free parking and Orca transit passes

Job summary

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics seeks a NICU Nurse Supervisor to lead the Level III NICU team in Bellevue, WA. You’ll partner with the NICU Manager and physicians to uphold patient care quality, safety, and regulatory readiness, while guiding operational oversight and staff development.

The role requires a registered nurse with WA licensure, BLS/NRP, and NICU leadership experience; RNC-NIC preferred. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this crucial supervisory role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington.
• BLS and NRP certifications required.
• RNC-NIC certification preferred.
• Minimum of five years NICU experience in Level III+.
• Minimum of two years Charge Nurse or equivalent NICU leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage patient flow.
• Strong communication, leadership, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory and support functions for the NICU under the Manager.
• Supervise direct and charge nurses and clinical staff.
• Monitor patient acuity, staffing effectiveness, and premium hour utilization.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Support regulatory readiness and daily unit operations.

Skills

NICU leadership

Charge Nurse leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Computer proficiency

Education

RN degree

BSN preferred

Job description

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

Pay range:

Salary

$126,984.00 - $203,174.00

Nurse Supervisor, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - Overlake Medical Center & Clinics

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics has an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced NICU nurse who is ready to take the next step into nursing leadership.

In this vital role, you will partner with the NICU Manager, neonatologists, advanced 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.

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.

The Supervisor is a Registered Nurse who provides supervisory and support functions for the unit under the direction and guidance of the Manager. Responsible for supervising efficient, professional, customer-focused patient care activities, including direct supervision of clinical staff and Charge Nurses. Monitors patient acuity, productivity, staffing effectiveness, and premium hour utilization. Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety activities, and regulatory readiness. Performs and directs other duties necessary for daily operations while promoting autonomous professional nursing practice. This position is expected to be primarily comprised of supervisory responsibilities with occasional clinical support as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing 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 five (5) years of recent clinical NICU experience strongly preferred - in a Level III or higher neonatal intensive care setting.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Charge Nurse or equivalent clinical leadership 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]