NICU Director
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lead with Purpose at Womans Hospital
At Womans Hospital leadership is more than a position its a commitment to excellence innovation compassion and respect. We are seeking dynamic leaders who live our mission and values and who are passionate about creating a culture where people feel seen heard and valued.
As a Leader at Womans You Will:
- Foster a culture of trust inclusion and psychological safety
- Inspire develop and align teams to achieve organizational goals
- Communicate clearly credibly and with compassion
- Champion service excellence innovation and operational improvement
- Apply business and financial insights to guide strategic decisions
- Drive change and continuous improvement initiatives
About This Leadership Opportunity:
- Position Title: Director
- Department: NICU
- Ideal Candidate Profile: The NICU Director is a dynamic nurse leader who oversees the strategic direction quality and operational excellence of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This role upholds the highest standards of patient safety evidence-based neonatal practice staff engagement and family-centered care. Candidates must hold a bachelors degree in nursing with a related certification (masters degree preferred) and have at least five years of neonatal experience including prior supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Champions creative thinking and innovation to enhance patient care staff engagement and unit performance
- Develops and executes strategic plans with defined goals timelines and performance metrics
- Leads teams through change with confidence adaptability and clarity in times of uncertainty
- Invests in staff development through mentoring feedback and opportunities for skill-building
- Delegates with clear expectations context and follow-up to ensure accountability and success
- Applies evidence-based practice and clinical standards to guide care and drive improvements
- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to solve complex problems and implement solutions
- Fosters open structured communication and build trust through visibility and transparency
- Implements fiscally responsible practices to optimize resources and maintain quality outcomes
- Anticipates trends in maternal/fetal nursing and healthcare delivery; prepares teams for future needs
- Demonstrates commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance
- Drives performance through data and outcomes
- Builds interdisciplinary relationships across the hospital to align goals and improve care delivery
What We Offer:
- A mission-driven environment dedicated to womens and infant health
- Opportunities for growth innovation and career fulfillment
- A collaborative culture where your contributions create real impact
Join us in transforming care empowering teams and making a lasting difference. Apply now and lead with impact at Womans Hospital.
If you have any questions or would like to connect with one of our recruiters directly please e-mail.
Womans Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age disability genetic information veteran status national origin gender identity and/or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
About Company
From birth to mammography, from cancer care to surgery, Woman's wants to be your resource for exceptional care.
