Nurse Manager - NICU; FTE; Day Shift
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Director of Nursing
Overview
15909 . FTE: 1.0. Shift: Monday-Friday, primarily daytime hours. Compensation:
Based on experience. Hours Per Week: 40. Weekends:
No. Benefit Eligible.
The NICU Nurse Manager sets direction and partners with the multidisciplinary NICU Leadership Team for the largest birthing hospital in the state of WI. The Manager has twenty-four-hour accountability for the clinical and administrative leadership of the assigned patient care area, supported by an onsite Nursing Administrative Coordinator (NAC) team. The position assures the delivery of quality patient care, excellent family experience and accomplishment of the goals and objectives of the UnityPoint Health Meriter system.
The Nurse Manager is responsible for the control, coordination and evaluation of human, material and fiscal resources in the assigned patient care area. The Nurse Manager is responsible for promoting a collaborative environment in which excellence in patient care can be delivered.
The Nurse Manager has the opportunity and responsibility to partner with a nationally recognized neonatology team in the implementation of new initiatives that support UnityPoint Health Meriter’s strategic priorities. These initiatives may or may not eventually become more operational daily. Examples include new technology or innovations in patient care, patient care data analysis, and ongoing structural reorganization to meet health care demands / managing both the physical and emotional impact.
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
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Responsibilities- Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the NICU patient care area with 24-hour accountability, supported by the onsite NAC team.
- Set direction and partner with the NICU Leadership Team to ensure delivery of quality patient care and exceptional family experience.
- Oversee the control, coordination and evaluation of human, material and fiscal resources in the assigned area.
- Promote a collaborative environment to enable excellence in patient care.
- Lead the implementation of new initiatives in alignment with UnityPoint Health Meriter’s strategic priorities, including technology, data analysis, and organizational structure changes as needed.
- Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Graduate of Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- MSN not required upon hire, but candidate is expected to be actively pursuing graduate degree; MS in Business or health-related field will be considered if BSN background
- 3-5 years of NICU nursing experience
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
- Strong communication skills
- Working knowledge of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position
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