Assistant Nurse Manager - NICU Downey, California

Title: Assistant Nurse Manager - NICU (FT)

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Assistant Nurse Manager to join a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in a Southern California acute care facility. This leadership role is essential in ensuring optimal patient outcomes and operational excellence in a high-acuity, Level III or higher NICU setting. This is an afternoon leadership role (12:00pm - 8:30pm), responsible for helping oversee daily operations, managing clinical workflows, and mentoring nursing staff to deliver safe, high-quality neonatal care.

• Oversee daily team operations, assign staff appropriately, and ensure clinical resources are utilized effectively.
• Support evidence-based practice implementation and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure care quality across the continuum.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, regulatory readiness, and compliance with safety protocols.
• Lead and mentor staff, provide feedback, identify development opportunities, and drive team engagement.
• Handle escalated concerns related to patient care while maintaining a patient- and family-centered approach.
• Assist in staffing, productivity tracking, and performance management.
• Uphold clinical excellence by staying current with best practices, ensuring ongoing staff training, and promoting safe care environments.

• BSN or MSN degree
• Active California Registered Nurse License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• RNC-NIC (Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing) required within 6 months of hire
• Minimum of 2 years of recent RN experience in a Level III or higher NICU
• At least 1 year of leadership experience in an official capacity (e.g., Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Nurse Manager)
• Experience in an acute care hospital

• Experience managing unionized staff
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills