Assistant Nurse Manager of NICU

Assistant Nurse Manager NICU (Full-Time)
Location: Los Angeles CA

The Assistant Nurse Manager NICU supports the Nurse Manager in leading a high-acuity neonatal intensive care unit balancing direct clinical practice with frontline leadership staff support and operational oversight on the mid-shift (12:00 pm 8:30 pm). This role is ideal for an experienced NICU RN who is ready to step into a formal leadership position while maintaining a strong bedside presence in a collaborative quality-focused acute care environment.

• Industry: Healthcare / Health Services

• Category: Medical / Health Nursing Leadership (NICU)

• Location: Onsite Los Angeles CA region

• Schedule: Full-time; 12:00 pm 8:30 pm mid-shift

• Role: Assistant Nurse Manager Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III or higher)

The Assistant Nurse Manager NICU helps plan coordinate and evaluate patient care delivery for a Level III or higher neonatal intensive care unit working closely with the Nurse Manager and medical team. This position supports implementation of best practice models patient care delivery systems and nursing practice standards across assigned locations while ensuring safe high-quality care for critically ill and premature neonates and their families.

• Assist in implementing evidence-based NICU practice models care standards and policies ensuring consistency across shifts and locations.

• Support daily operations of the NICU including staffing patient assignments resource allocation and bed management for a 24/7 unit.

• Maintain clinical expertise and provide direct patient care as needed including high-acuity neonatal assessments interventions and family-centered care.

• Provide clinical supervision and coaching to NICU RNs and ancillary staff; delegate tasks and duties appropriately within scope of practice.

• Promote patient safety quality and a just culture by supporting event reviews performance improvement initiatives and action plans.

• Support investigations and resolution of patient family and member concerns related to care and services in the NICU.

• Collaborate with neonatologists pediatric subspecialists respiratory therapy lactation social work and other disciplines to optimize outcomes across the continuum of care.

• Oversee appropriate use maintenance and readiness of NICU equipment supplies and medications escalating issues as needed.

• Help coordinate staff education competency validation and onboarding of new team members in partnership with education and leadership.

• Active unrestricted Registered Nurse License California at time of hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) at hire.

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required (or obtained within defined organizational timeframe).

• RNC-NIC (Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing certification) required within 6 months of hire.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in patient care delivery.

• Education:

  • Associate degree in Business Nursing Health Care or related field with at least 2 years of experience in business operations or clinical healthcare; OR

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in business operations clinical healthcare or a directly related field.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a leadership role (with or without direct reports) such as charge nurse clinical coordinator or supervisor.

• Strong interpersonal and people-management skills; demonstrated ability to lead teams manage conflict and support staff development.

• At least 2 years of recent NICU RN experience in a Level III or higher NICU in an acute care hospital.

• Minimum 1 year of formal NICU RN leadership experience (e.g. Charge Nurse Clinical Coordinator Supervisor Assistant Nurse Manager Nurse Manager; relief charge alone not accepted).

• BSN or MSN strongly preferred.

• Experience working with unions from a management perspective.

• Demonstrated skills in performance improvement change management and staff engagement within a neonatal setting.

• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage and other standard employee benefits.

• Annual pay review cycle and support for continuing education specialty certifications and professional development.

• Opportunities to grow within NICU leadership and broader nursing leadership pathways in a large acute care organization.

This Assistant Nurse Manager NICU role offers the chance to step into a high-impact leadership position in a busy high-acuity neonatal environment while still providing hands-on care and mentoring a strong nursing team. The organization is committed to preventive care for its members generous benefits and ongoing education support creating a supportive environment for professional growth and long-term career development