Nursing Department Manager - NICU FT Nights (Downey, CA)
Title : Nursing Department Manager - NICU FT Nights
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
Status : Full-Time with Client
Location : Downey, CA
Relocation : Assistance is available
Salary : $152,500 – $192,500
Bonus : 10% Signing Bonus; 15% annual bonus incentive based on facility performance
Visa Sponsorship : Not available
Travel : No
Job Summary :
- The Nursing Services Manager oversees nursing services and ensures safe patient care within the assigned department and across the continuum of care.
- Manages services that align with nursing standards, organizational goals, and performance metrics.
Essential Responsibilities :
Leads the 24 / 7 delivery of nursing services, ensuring adherence to cost, quality, clinical, and utilization standards.Establishes and maintains patient care standards to meet expectations in a dynamic healthcare environment.Collaborates with Nursing Leadership to develop and execute strategic and business plans for integrated services.Drives continuous improvement in clinical practices, services, and operations.Develops and monitors departmental budgets, ensuring optimal use of human and material resources.Identifies strategies to reduce costs while enhancing the quality of care and service.Determines the appropriate staff mix and oversees recruitment, training, and competency maintenance.Ensures ongoing professional development and staff growth.Develops and monitors departmental policies and procedures aligned with organizational goals.Leads quality improvement initiatives and manages fiscal activities.Resolves human resource and risk management issues while promoting a culture of safety.Ensures consistent application of patient, employee, and departmental safety standards.Participates in leadership committees and forums at local, regional, and national levels.Qualifications :
BSN, MSN is preferred.At least 5 years of FT equivalent Level III NICU RN experience. Experience must be current or very recent.At least 3 years of FT equivalent Level III NICU Manager or Supervisor experience. Charge Nurse experience doesn’t meet this requirement (also referred to as Clinical Coordinator).Strong knowledge of nursing regulations and excellent interpersonal and management skills.Leadership experience, particularly in clinical nursing roles, is highly valued.Management experience in a union environment.License, Certification, and Registration :
Registered Nurse License (California).Basic Life Support.NRP.RNC-NIC.Additional Requirements :
Required experience as a Level III NICU Manager or Supervisor ; experience as a Charge Nurse (Clinical Coordinator) does not fulfill this requirement.In-depth knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission (TJC), and relevant local, state, and federal regulations.Strong interpersonal and management abilities.Ability to consistently exhibit the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to deliver exceptional and culturally responsive service to colleagues, members, customers, contracted providers, and vendors.Capable of thriving in a Labor / Management Partnership setting.Department : Health Science
This is a management position.
This is a full-time position.
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Salary : $152,500 - $192,500
