Neonatal Critical Care Nursing Operations Manager (RN)

Neonatal Critical Care Nursing Operations Manager (RN)

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: $85,000–$113,000
Position Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire HireNow Snapshot

HireNow Staffing is recruiting an experienced Nurse Manager (RN) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for a full-time leadership opportunity in Houston, Texas.

This position is designed for an experienced neonatal nurse leader with recent acute-care NICU leadership experience and a strong clinical foundation within a Level III or Level IV NICU.

Working closely with the Director, the Nurse Manager will provide day-to-day clinical and operational leadership, support nursing staff, coordinate staffing and workflow, monitor patient safety and quality outcomes, and help advance the department's performance and long-term objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily clinical and operational leadership for the NICU.

• Assist the Director with departmental activities, strategic priorities, and operational objectives.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for NICU patients.

• Provide clinical guidance and leadership to nursing staff.

• Assist with staffing, scheduling, assignments, and daily unit operations.

• Monitor clinical outcomes, patient-safety indicators, and quality metrics.

• Participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Improvement initiatives.

• Promote compliance with hospital policies, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Support orientation, training, competency assessment, and professional development of nursing staff.

• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nurses and other healthcare professionals.

• Promote effective communication among nurses, physicians, ancillary departments, patients, and families.

• Identify opportunities to improve patient care, workflow, staff engagement, and operational effectiveness.

• Support appropriate staffing levels and efficient utilization of department resources.

• Address patient care and staff concern promptly and escalate significant issues appropriately.

• Promote accountability, teamwork, professional nursing practice, and patient safety.

• Participate in leadership meetings, committees, and departmental initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of NICU experience.

• Recent acute-care NICU leadership experience within the last year.

• Level III or Level IV NICU experience.

• 2+ years of management or Charge Nurse experience.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Current Texas Registered Nurse license or valid Multi-State Compact RN license.

• Nurses practicing under a Compact license must obtain a Texas RN license within 60 days of hire.

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Strong clinical judgment and understanding of neonatal nursing practices.

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience within a high-volume or complex NICU.

• Performance Improvement and Quality Improvement experience.

• Strong knowledge of neonatal nursing standards, patient-safety practices, and regulatory requirements.

• Experience with nursing staff development and competency management.

• Performance-management experience.

• Demonstrated ability to improve workflow, staff engagement, and clinical outcomes.

HireNow Package

Compensation: $85,000–$113,000 annually
Location: Houston, Texas
Employment: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Clinical Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care / NICU Leadership

The client's comprehensive benefits package includes medical coverage with prescription drug and behavioral health benefits, telemedicine services, AirMed medical transportation, dental and vision options, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental health protection plans.

Additional offerings include a 401(k) with a 100% match on 3%–9% of pay based on years of service, Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on healthcare stock, education and certification assistance, student-loan support, dependent scholarships, fertility and family-building benefits, adoption assistance, counseling and wellbeing resources, paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, employee discounts, and additional family and financial support programs.

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is specifically recruiting a NICU nursing leader who:

• Has at least 2 years of NICU experience.

• Has recent acute-care NICU leadership experience within the past year.

• Has worked in a Level III or Level IV NICU.

• Brings at least 2 years of management or Charge Nurse experience.

• Holds a BSN.

• Holds a current Texas RN license or qualifying Multi-State Compact RN license.

• Has current AHA BLS certification.

• Can provide clinical and operational leadership in a complex neonatal environment.

• Has experience supporting staffing, quality, patient safety, and nursing performance.

• Can effectively collaborate with physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, patients, and families.

HireNow Standout Candidates

Candidates will stand out if they demonstrate:

• Current or very recent NICU Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, Supervisor, or Charge Nurse leadership.

• Significant Level III or Level IV NICU experience.

• Experience managing a high-volume or clinically complex neonatal unit.

• Strong knowledge of neonatal quality and patient-safety standards.

• Demonstrated involvement with Performance Improvement or Quality Improvement initiatives.

• Experience developing, mentoring, and evaluating NICU nursing personnel.

• Proven ability to manage staffing and operational demands while maintaining clinical quality.

• Strong communication and collaboration with neonatologists, physicians, nursing teams, and families.

• Stable career progression demonstrating increasing neonatal nursing leadership responsibilities.

HireNow Disqualifiers

Candidates should not be submitted if they have:

• Less than 2 years of NICU experience.

• No recent acute-care NICU leadership experience within the last year.

• No Level III or Level IV NICU experience.

• Less than 2 years of qualifying management or Charge Nurse experience.

• NICU bedside experience without the required leadership background.

• No BSN.

• No qualifying Texas RN or Multi-State Compact RN license.

• Inability to obtain a Texas RN license within 60 days when practicing initially under a Compact license.

• No current AHA BLS certification.

• A primarily pediatric or adult critical-care background without the required NICU experience.

• Jumpy employment history without reasonable explanation.

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this opportunity. Candidate information will be handled confidentially and evaluated against the client's established requirements.

Responsibilities may evolve based on departmental and organizational needs. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications should apply. Recent acute-care NICU leadership, Level III or Level IV NICU experience, qualifying leadership experience, a BSN, and appropriate RN licensure are essential requirements for this search.

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