Nurse Manager NICU - Night Shift

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Corpus Christi, TX

13d

About The Position

The Nurse Manager organizes and directs NICU operations and programs under general supervision, coordinating staff to provide effective nursing services and meet quality standards. The role supports a multidisciplinary approach to care and fosters an environment that supports professional nurses and staff. It manages and supervises patient care across the unit on a 24-hour basis, maintains clinical standards and competencies, supports staff development, and helps ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements. The Nurse Manager also coordinates neonatal services and quality improvement, collaborates with physicians and nursing leaders, and supports effective use of unit resources.

Requirements

Current registration and appropriate licensure in the State of Texas.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
NRP certification.
PALS certification.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Certification in the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Organize and direct NICU operations and programs, coordinating staff to provide effective nursing services and meet quality standards.
Promote a collaborative professional practice model and communicate the unit and organization’s mission; represent staff to administration and advocate for staff and patients.
Interface with patients and families to ensure care aligns with their expectations and promote family-centered care.
Coordinate and supervise patient care in the assigned area on a 24-hour basis, ensuring compliance with clinical standards, policies, and procedures.
Maintain clinical competencies and provide bedside care as needed; assess, coach, and evaluate staff practice and support clinical development.
Maintain unit records, reports, and statistics; ensure compliance with hospital policies, quality control, performance improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control requirements.
Coordinate development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures that improve operational efficiency and quality.
Assist with personnel actions, including hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Coordinate nursing staff activities with other hospital personnel and ensure orders, treatments, plans of care, and clinical pathways are carried out appropriately.
Ensure patient care documentation is complete and accurate.
Collaborate on unit fiscal requirements and budget recommendations; monitor resource use and develop plans to improve budget and resource efficiency.
Promote regulatory standards and customer service expectations for nursing practice.
Liaise with families, guest relations, physicians, and ancillary services.
Develop evidence-based policies, procedures, and guidelines to support standards of care, quality, and patient safety.
Supervise neonatal patient care from admission and stabilization through operative interventions and discharge.
Oversee NICU quality improvement programs and the NICU Department Quality Committee, which reports to the hospital QPIC.
Collaborate with the NMD, maternal program, consulting physicians, nursing leaders, and neonatal-care units to develop and monitor neonatal policies, QAPI plans and data initiatives, transfer and consultation criteria, and staff competencies and training.
Serve as Co-chair of the NICU Oversight Committee, which reports to the hospital MEC.
Develop collaborative relationships with other NPMs in the DCH Perinatal Care Region and support outreach programs.
Ensure staff competency in resuscitation techniques and participate in ongoing staff and team-based neonatal education and training.
Participate regularly in neonatal care at the facility where program manager services are provided.
Review neonatal care and ensure the QAPI Plan is specific to neonatal and infant care, data-driven, and outcome-based.
Lead and participate in Neonatal Program Oversight and other neonatal meetings as appropriate.