RN Manager, NICU

Experience Champaign Urbana; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a Nurse Manager for Inpatient Children's Services NICU. This role involves supervising a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality patient care, and fostering staff development in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing leadership, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join a dynamic organization that values growth and offers competitive compensation and benefits, while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) required.
• 3+ years in Children's Services Nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff performance and development in a 24-hour care environment.
• Oversee patient care assignments and ensure compliance with policies.
• Plan and manage the unit budget and quality initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Competency

Staff Development

Diversity Recruitment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Nurse Manager of Inpatient Children's Services NICU manages and supervises functions of the assigned patient care area on a 24-hour basis, ensuring effective delivery of clinical patient care and compliance with administrative, quality, and clinical policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Certifications:

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year
• National Nursing Certification within 3 years

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Nursing

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years in Children's Services Nursing

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance appraisals and ensure ongoing staff development.
• Oversee staff orientation, credentialing, and continuing education.
• Assess staffing needs and assign patient care appropriately.
• Participate in recruitment, hiring, and retention efforts, emphasizing diversity.
• Manage personnel and serve as a nursing role model.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and supervise execution of nursing care.
• Plan and manage the unit budget, monitor variances, and ensure daily patient rounds.
• Monitor HCAHPS scores, develop improvement plans, and respond to action lines promptly.
• Oversee quality initiatives, supplies, and equipment management.
• Mentor staff, address disciplinary issues, and follow up on multidisciplinary concerns.
• Conduct staff evaluations, participate in hiring processes, and lead process improvements within departments.

About Us

Discover your purpose and grow with Carle Health, a supportive and inclusive healthcare system based in Urbana, IL, with nearly 16,600 team members. We hold Magnet designations at several facilities and offer opportunities for growth and lifelong careers.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, participate in E-Verify, and are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range is $53.53 to $92.07, depending on experience and qualifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more at careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.