RN Manager - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Job Title: RN Manager - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Location: Richmond, VA
Schedule: 5x8 Hour Day Shift (No Weekends)
Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000 (Based on experience)
Relocation & Sign-on Bonus: Case-by-case basis

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced RN Manager for the NICU to lead clinical operations and staff in providing high-quality, patient-centered care. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing unit functionality, ensuring adherence to nursing standards, improving patient outcomes, and driving a culture of accountability and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Oversight & Staff Management

• Manage the daily operations of the NICU including admissions, discharges, and throughput
• Ensure staff are properly trained, credentialed, and assigned based on patient needs
• Monitor compliance with hospital policies and nursing standards of care

Patient Care & Experience

• Promote evidence-based practices to drive quality and safety
• Lead efforts to ensure superior patient satisfaction and experience
• Address patient/family needs and feedback to improve services

Performance & Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor clinical performance and support efforts to reduce care variation
• Ensure readiness for internal/external audits, accreditations, and benchmarks
• Manage equipment maintenance and regulatory standards compliance

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Coordinate care across departments to support continuity and patient outcomes
• Partner with the Director of NICU and other leadership on departmental goals

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing - Required
• Current RN License (Virginia)
• 3-5 years of NICU leadership experience in an acute care hospital - Required