Nicu Manager

Exciting Opportunity for Nurse Manager in Southern California Healthcare Organization!

Join a highly sought-after healthcare organization who is Magnet Recognized in Southern California, conveniently located for an easy commute to Orange County Beaches or Los Angeles. This Nurse Manager position offers competitive pay, a generous sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, shift differentials, and incentive bonuses for the right candidate.

Job Description:

As a Nurse Manager, you will oversee a Level III NICU in a recognized medical center in Southern California. The facility has 49 NICU beds with an average census of 30+ and a team of approximately 141 NICU employees. This role involves managing the NICU department and covering the Pediatric Unit and PICU as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of nursing services and ensure safe patient care that meets or exceeds quality and clinical standards.
• Establish and maintain patient care and service standards, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Develop strategic plans for integrated services across the continuum of care.
• Implement systems for continuous improvement of clinical practices and operations.
• Manage departmental budgets, identify cost-saving strategies, and improve the quality of care.
• Determine the appropriate staff mix, hire, train, and develop staff.
• Develop and monitor departmental policies and procedures.
• Resolve human resource and risk management issues.
• Promote a culture of safety, ensuring adherence to standards and guidelines

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years of clinical nursing experience, including three (3) years of management/supervisory experience.
• BSN and National Health/Nursing Administration Certification or MSN required for PICU and NICU Departments in CCS certified facilities.

This role is ideal for an experienced nurse leader looking to make a significant impact on patient care and lead a dynamic team in a Southern California healthcare setting

For immediate consideration email Lori@careermatchpro.com