Nurse Manager -NICU

The Nurse Manager – NICU provides clinical leadership and operational oversight for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Reporting directly to the Director
, this full-time role supports department activities, promotes staff professional development, and manages daily unit operations to fulfill facility goals and regulatory standards.

• Location
  :
  Houston, TX
• Department
  :
  Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Unit Size
  : 30 beds
• Staff Oversight
  :
  Approximately 20-35 FTEs across days, evenings, and nights

• Shift
  :
  Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekend Schedule
  :
  Two weekends per month (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)
• On-Call Requirement
  :
  One week of on-call duty every 6 weeks
• Travel
  : 0%

• Operational & Clinical Leadership
  :
  Provide day-to-day operational guidance, leadership, and clinical support to nursing staff in the NICU.
• Patient Care Quality
  :
  Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care based on the nursing process, maintaining high standards of clinical effectiveness.
• Resource & Staffing Management
  :
  Assist with daily staffing assignments, scheduling, and efficient resource allocation across the unit.
• Quality Improvement & Safety
  :
  Coordinate unit participation in Performance Improvement and Quality Improvement initiatives, monitoring clinical outcomes and safety indicators.
• Regulatory Compliance
  :
  Ensure unit adherence to hospital policies, clinical standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Staff Mentorship & Development
  :
  Oversee staff orientation, training, competency assessments, and ongoing professional development while serving as a clinical resource.
• Collaboration & Culture
  :
  Foster a collaborative culture of accountability, teamwork, and patient safety among nurses, physicians, ancillary departments, patients, and families.

Required

• Education
  :
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Licensure
  :
  Current RN license in the State of Texas or a valid Multi-State Compact RN License (must obtain Texas RN license within 60 days of hire if using a Compact license).
• Certifications
  :
  Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience
  :
• Minimum of 2+ years of NICU experience
  .
• Minimum of 2+ years of management or Charge Nurse experience
  .
• Recent acute care NICU leadership experience within the last year.
• Background in a Level III or Level IV acute care NICU
  .

Preferred

• Leadership experience in a high-volume, complex NICU setting.
• Demonstrated involvement with Performance Improvement and Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Expertise in neonatal nursing standards, patient safety practices, and regulatory guidelines.
• Proven skills in staff development, competency tracking, and performance management.

• Salary Range
  : $85,000 - $113,000 annually (with salary potential reaching up to $127,000).
• Relocation
  :
  Relocation assistance is offered.
• Benefits Package
  :
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free counseling services, 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on tenure), Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% discount, family building/fertility assistance, tuition/education assistance, and paid time off / paid family leave.