Clinical Resource Leader - NICU

Valleywise Health System • Phoenix, AZ

4d

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, the Clinical Resource Leader supports daily operations and clinical excellence in the NICU while fostering professional growth within the unit. The role coordinates and assesses care, mentors nursing staff, and helps ensure high-quality, compassionate care across all stages of life. The leader champions evidence-based, meaningful, and cost-effective healthcare; promotes collaboration, accountability, and excellence; aligns team performance with organizational goals; and serves as a resource and decision-maker for daily clinical operations.

Requirements

• At least two years of clinical experience relevant to the patient populations and/or scope of practice.
• Current, valid Arizona RN license, temporary Arizona RN license, or valid compact RN licensure for the current state of practice, in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
• BLS card obtained through an American Heart Association training center upon hire.
• NRP upon hire or within three months of hire or transfer for new graduates or staff new to the service.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse people.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Basic computer skills.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations and serve as a key resource and decision-maker.
• Support clinical excellence and help ensure high-quality, compassionate care.
• Assess and coordinate care.
• Guide, support, coach, and mentor nursing staff and foster their professional development.
• Champion evidence-based practices that deliver meaningful and cost-effective healthcare.
• Promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Align team performance with organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed