Level 3 NICU Manager (Hiring Immediately)

Level 3 NICU Manager Full Time Days Palm Springs, California Full Time Reporting To: Nursing Director, Women, Infants & Children The NICU Nurse Manager has 24 hour, 7 days per week responsibility and accountability for the day to day coordination of department operations and quality of clinical nursing care of patients in the NICU. The Level 3 NICU Nurse Manager holds 24/7 responsibility for orchestrating NICU operations and ensuring delivery of high-quality clinical care. This leadership role reports to the Nursing Director of Women, Infants, and Children and provides direct mentorship and oversight to Clinical Managers and Resource Nurses. Key Responsibilities: Supervise all clinical and ancillary staff in the NICU, ensuring adherence to standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. Partner with the Director and Clinical Educator to maintain and update clinical procedures and compliance with Title 22, TJC, CDPH, and CCS. Conduct rounds with patient families to assess satisfaction and collaboratively address concerns. Analyze acuity data, manage staffing models, and complete department productivity reports each pay period, explaining variances. Oversee Kronos scheduling, timekeeping, and statistical reporting; ensure accuracy and completeness. Develop capital equipment lists; manage supplies, invoicing, and contracts in collaboration with the Director. Conduct timely performance evaluations (new hire and annual), maintain licensure/certification records, and manage employee files in compliance with regulatory requirements. Investigate incidents, complete documentation, and drive corrective action planning. Support operational issues, recognize staff achievements, and facilitate regular staff and Neonatal Operations Committee meetings. Represent the NICU in committees; monitor and present performance improvement projects. Provide direct patient care and assist in emergencies as needed; collaborate continuously with the NICU Medical Director and NICU Director. Foster a culture of feedback and continuous improvement. Qualifications (Required): Level 3 NICU Manager experience Minimum 5 years of NICU nursing experience, including 3 years in full-time NICU leadership Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current California RN license BSN (in-progress considered with definitive completion plan) Current BLS (American Heart Association) Current NRP certification Certified Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NCC or equivalent) (in-progress accepted with completion plan) Strong clinical competence, professionalism, leadership, and communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Nursing NRP Instructor Certification Experience in critical care transport Recruiter Submission Template - Full Name: Degree Major with University and Completion Year: Total Nursing Experience (in years): Total NICU Experience (in years): Total NICU Leadership/Managerial Experience (in years): Do you have Level 3 NICU Manager experience? (Yes/No - Please elaborate): Do you hold a current California RN license? (Yes/No - Please confirm): Do you have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)? (Yes/No - If in progress, please specify timeline): Do you have a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association? (Yes/No - Please confirm): Do you have a current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification? (Yes/No - Please confirm): Are you certified in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (NCC or equivalent)? (Yes/No - If in progress, provide timeline): Have you worked in leadership roles such as Clinical Manager, Charge Nurse, or Resource Nurse in NICU? (Yes/No - Please elaborate): Have you managed department staffing, scheduling, and productivity reporting (e.g., Kronos)? (Yes/No - Provide details): Have you participated in compliance or regulatory processes for agencies like TJC, CDPH, or CCS? (Yes/No - Please elaborate): Do you have experience mentoring clinical staff or leading team meetings and performance improvement initiatives? (Yes/No - Provide examples): Are you comfortable occasionally providing hands-on patient care and responding to NICU emergencies as needed? (Yes/No): Do you have Critical Care Transport or NRP Instructor experience? (Yes/No - Please elaborate): Motivation / Reason for Interest in this Position: Contact Number: Email ID: LinkedIn Profile: Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code): Notice Period (in weeks): Ideal Start Date: Current Work Authorization Status (U.S. Citizen, Green Card, etc.): Expected Salary: Are you open to relocating to or commuting within Palm Springs, CA for this role? (Yes/No):