Nursing Manager NICU

Job Description

The NICU Nurse Manager / RN Manager / Nursing Manager eph Hospital (Denver, CO) leads clinical operations within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), ensuring delivery of high-quality, safe, family-centered neonatal care.

This role partners with neonatologists, pediatric specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to drive patient outcomes, caregiver engagement, and operational excellence in a high-acuity environment. The Nurse Manager oversees staffing, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and team development, aligning NICU performance with Intermountain Health strategic priorities.

St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado, part of Intermountain Health, is a leading facility for advanced neonatal and pediatric care, providing specialized NICU services for high-risk infants and families.

The NICU at Saint Joseph is a 51-bed Level 3 NICU, where we perform surgery, provide care for babies down to 22 weeks, Total Body Cooling and other high acuity babies. As a proud member of Vermont Oxford, our NICU features an active quality team dedicated to advancing neonatal care. Our team is committed to excellence, collaboration, and ongoing improvement, and we value the supportive culture we have fostered together.

We are a mission-driven organization committed to caregiver well-being, professional growth, and delivering exceptional patient care. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

• Lead NICU operations to ensure safe, high-quality, evidence-based neonatal care for critically ill infants
• Promote compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, DOPL, and neonatal care standards
• Partner with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and pediatric teams to drive clinical outcomes
• Monitor and improve NICU quality metrics, patient outcomes, and family experience
• Ensure adherence to NICU best practices, including infection prevention and developmental care

• Manage NICU budget, staffing plans, and resource allocation
• Ensure appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios for acuity-based neonatal care
• Drive operational efficiency and cost management in a high-acuity setting
• Oversee specialized neonatal equipment, supplies, and utilization

• Hire, onboard, and retain NICU nurses and support staff
• Conduct performance evaluations, competency validation, and peer reviews
• Support NICU-specific education, certifications (NRP), and leadership development
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and family-centered care

• Align NICU goals with hospital and Intermountain Health strategy
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on neonatal outcomes and patient safety
• Drive accountability for clinical performance, regulatory readiness, and patient experience

• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Financial acumen
• Clinical knowledge
• Resource management
• Patient safety
• Mentorship
• Community outreach

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (current state or compact; CO transfer within 60 days)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (or obtained within required timeframe)
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Minimum 2+ years NICU or critical care nursing experience
• Completion of required leadership training within 1 year

• NICU or neonatal specialty certification (RNC-NIC, CCRN-Neonatal)
• Previous NICU management or multi-unit leadership experience
• Experience in Level III or Level IV NICU settings

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement and financial well-being programs
• Paid time off and wellness resources
• Career development, tuition assistance, and education support

If you are an experienced NICU Nurse Manager, RN Manager, or Neonatal Clinical Leader, apply today to lead high-performing teams, improve neonatal outcomes, and grow your leadership career in Denver, Colorado.

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