Level 3 NICU Manager Full Time Days
Palm Springs, California
Full Time

Reporting To: Nursing Director, Women, Infants & Children
The NICU Nurse Manager has 24 hour, 7 days per week responsibility and accountability for the day to day coordination of department operations and quality of clinical nursing care of patients in the NICU.

The Level 3 NICU Nurse Manager holds 24/7 responsibility for orchestrating NICU operations and ensuring delivery of high-quality clinical care. This leadership role reports to the Nursing Director of Women, Infants, and Children and provides direct mentorship and oversight to Clinical Managers and Resource Nurses.
Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise all clinical and ancillary staff in the NICU, ensuring adherence to standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the Director and Clinical Educator to maintain and update clinical procedures and compliance with Title 22, TJC, CDPH, and CCS.
• Conduct rounds with patient families to assess satisfaction and collaboratively address concerns.
• Analyze acuity data, manage staffing models, and complete department productivity reports each pay period, explaining variances.
• Oversee Kronos scheduling, timekeeping, and statistical reporting; ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Develop capital equipment lists; manage supplies, invoicing, and contracts in collaboration with the Director.
• Conduct timely performance evaluations (new hire and annual), maintain licensure/certification records, and manage employee files in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Investigate incidents, complete documentation, and drive corrective action planning.
• Support operational issues, recognize staff achievements, and facilitate regular staff and Neonatal Operations Committee meetings.
• Represent the NICU in committees; monitor and present performance improvement projects.
• Provide direct patient care and assist in emergencies as needed; collaborate continuously with the NICU Medical Director and NICU Director.
• Foster a culture of feedback and continuous improvement.

Qualifications (Required):

• Level 3 NICU Manager experience
• Minimum 5 years of NICU nursing experience, including 3 years in full-time NICU leadership
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current California RN license
• BSN (in-progress considered with definitive completion plan)
• Current BLS (American Heart Association)
• Current NRP certification
• Certified Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NCC or equivalent) (in-progress accepted with completion plan)
• Strong clinical competence, professionalism, leadership, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• NRP Instructor Certification
• Experience in critical care transport

Recruiter Submission Template -

Full Name:
Degree Major with University and Completion Year:
Total Nursing Experience (in years):
Total NICU Experience (in years):
Total NICU Leadership/Managerial Experience (in years):
Do you have Level 3 NICU Manager experience? (Yes/No - Please elaborate):
Do you hold a current California RN license? (Yes/No - Please confirm):
Do you have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)? (Yes/No - If in progress, please specify timeline):
Do you have a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association? (Yes/No - Please confirm):
Do you have a current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification? (Yes/No - Please confirm):
Are you certified in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (NCC or equivalent)? (Yes/No - If in progress, provide timeline):
Have you worked in leadership roles such as Clinical Manager, Charge Nurse, or Resource Nurse in NICU? (Yes/No - Please elaborate):
Have you managed department staffing, scheduling, and productivity reporting (e.g., Kronos)? (Yes/No - Provide details):
Have you participated in compliance or regulatory processes for agencies like TJC, CDPH, or CCS? (Yes/No - Please elaborate):
Do you have experience mentoring clinical staff or leading team meetings and performance improvement initiatives? (Yes/No - Provide examples):
Are you comfortable occasionally providing hands-on patient care and responding to NICU emergencies as needed? (Yes/No):
Do you have Critical Care Transport or NRP Instructor experience? (Yes/No - Please elaborate):
Motivation / Reason for Interest in this Position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile:
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Ideal Start Date:
Current Work Authorization Status (U.S. Citizen, Green Card, etc.):
Expected Salary:
Are you open to relocating to or commuting within Palm Springs, CA for this role? (Yes/No):