NICU Nurse Manager

NICU Nurse Manager $ 10,000 Sign On Bonus

Job Category: Patient Services

Requisition Number: NICUN
003081

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• Posted:
  April 4, 2024
• Full-Time
• Salary Range: 87,900.8 to 131,851.2

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POSITION SUMMARY: The NICU Nurse Manager under the direct supervision of the Perinatal Director, is assigned supervisory & clinical responsibilities of the nursing unit/department & staff related to the coordination & operation of the department/unit. Team member whose responsibilities include leading, supervising, & influencing the daily operational activities associated with the assigned team. Supports the overall business plan by monitoring team performance & outcomes relative to established goals/measurements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Staffing
• Maintains a current awareness of staffing, coordination & evaluation of patient care needs. Contributes performance management information of assigned team to Perinatal Director. Oversees optimal daily staffing of unit & patient assignments in accordance with budgeted positions & staff skill sets.
• Departmental & Organizational Resource:
• Actively collaborates with management team to provide department/unit representation at departmental & hospital-wide council & committee meetings. Participates in & may lead productive unit staff meetings. Functions as a role model at the expert level of practice.
• Systems Thinking
• Participates in policy, procedure, guideline development and/or system redesign. Exhibits a comprehensive, intuitive grasp of clinical situations & is able to mobilize needed resources to achieve patient outcomes. Utilizes tools to ensure effective tracking & management of resources & enhancement of care practices. Recognizes system failures & participates in problem resolution, utilizing existing resources or developing new resources.
• Education
• Directs clinical nursing practice. Coordination & assessment of critical care educational development & clinical competency of the nursing staff. Ensuring continued neonatal critical care nursing competency through educational programs for both the newly-hired & experienced nursing staff. Consultation with staff on complex neonatal critical nursing issues. Oversight of comprehensive parent and or primary caretaker education activities. Ensuring the implementation of a coordinated and effective discharge planning program.
• Leadership
• Provides direction & leadership to team members as required & assist the team in identifying & securing necessary resources. Evaluates current practice & makes recommendations for improvement based on best practices, education & research. Mentors staff in professional development of new nurses, preceptor role & in-service education development.
• Quality Improvement
• Participates in the development & achievement of unit based goals & objectives. Oversees employee performance improvement activity, identifies opportunities for team improvement & recommends process to evaluate & implement approved changes.
• Clinical Nurse
• When needed to cover a clinical shift, responsible for independently applying the nursing process through the assessment, planning implementation, evaluation & documentation of neonatal patient care. Selects & administers the appropriate care and incorporating family centered care.
• Accountable for high standards of patient care provided in the unit.
• Demonstrates expertise in delivering quality patient care in the unit:

Through Performance Improvement involving staff in the studies and promotion and evaluating compliance.

Submits PI summaries in a timely manner as compiled by the nurse assigned.

Participates in quarterly Nursing PI meetings to assist in problem solving throughout the hospital.

• Proactively identifies and addresses problems within the unit. Effectively manages conflict and change. Demonstrates expertise in coordinating complex clinical cases.
• Organizes and conducts monthly staff meetings. Submits minutes to the Nursing Office & Perinatal Director within four weeks of meeting. Responsible for timely:

Educational Activities.

• Maintains compliance with all regulations established by regulatory legislative and accrediting bodies and functions within the limits of the State Nursing Practice Act.
• Maintains unit’s policy and procedure manual. Responsible for the development and updating of standards.
• Actively contributes to cost control by managing time, resources and supplies effectively.
• Maintains and demonstrates professional skills through self-development/continuing education. Attends at least one…