Registered Nurse Assistant Manager NICU

Job Description:

As the NICU Assistant Nurse Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing hospital operations in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). You will ensure the safe and effective delivery of patient care while coordinating between patient care areas and various hospital departments. Your leadership will support the nursing staff, ensure resource availability, and maintain a high level of service excellence. You will also promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the NICU. This position requires flexibility in working various shifts and effectively managing critical situations in the NICU.

About Us:

Saint Joseph Hospital is a 51-bed NICU committed to providing exceptional healthcare services. Our hospital is a Level IV trauma center and a Level III NICU. We are known for fostering a collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth, innovation, and the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Why Saint Joseph Hospital?

Becoming a member of our NICU team at Saint Joseph Hospital means joining a facility renowned for its outstanding patient care and supportive, team-oriented atmosphere. Our Magnet-recognized nursing staff takes great pride in our dedication to ongoing improvement and family-centered care. If you have a passion for neonatal care and leadership, we encourage you to apply for the NICU Assistant Nurse Manager position and play a key role in positively impacting the lives of newborns and their families.

Hospital Awards:

• Magnet Recognition

  • Magnet Recognition Program®, the nation's highest recognition for nursing excellence

• Baby-Friendly Hospital

  • By the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

• Newsweek's America's Best-In-State Hospitals (2025)

  • #1 hospital in Colorado

  • Patient Experience Award winner

Position Details:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: Full-Time, 36 Hours Per Week (Cover Call Rotating)

• Location: Saint Joseph Hospital

• Shift: Day/Night (2pm-11pm), may vary due to unit needs

• Compensation: $43.98 - $63.79 (dependent on experience)

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Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Safe, Quality Care: Oversee daily NICU operations, ensuring that care is delivered safely and in alignment with hospital standards.
• Staff Coordination: Manage and coordinate NICU nursing staff assignments, anticipating staffing needs, and ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts. Address gaps in coverage to maintain optimal unit functionality.
• Emergency Response: Serve as a key leader in responding to emergent or urgent patient care situations in the NICU, providing rapid assessments and coordinating interventions as needed.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with NICU physicians, nursing staff, and other departments to promote effective communication and ensure smooth care transitions for neonates.
• Promote Service Excellence: Lead by example to create a positive experience for patients and their families, addressing concerns and escalating issues as necessary.
• Foster a Culture of Safety: Advocate for workplace safety by promoting adherence to infection control protocols and encouraging transparency in patient care practices.
• Support Professional Development: Provide mentorship and coaching to nursing staff, particularly new nurses, facilitating smooth transitions into NICU care roles.
• Lead Crisis Management: Act in accordance with the hospital’s Emergency Operations Plan during crises or disasters, particularly in the NICU setting.
• Optimize Patient Flow: Facilitate the movement of patients through the NICU and other care settings, minimizing barriers and ensuring timely care.
• Maintain Regulatory Standards: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and hospital-specific regulations, maintaining high standards of nursing practice in the NICU.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: BSN or completion of BSN within 4 years of hire.
• Licensure: Active RN license in the state of practice (or compact license).
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of clinical RN experience.
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage NICU operations, and provide effective support in high-pressure situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-10 years NICU Level III Experience
• Charge Nurse or Management Experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period

Location:

Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City:

Denver

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$43.67 - $67.41

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Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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