Nurse Manager – Neonatal ICU (NICU)

Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time
Relocation Assistance: Offered
Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation support, and excellent benefits

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager for our Neonatal ICU (NICU) to join a high-performing Women’s Services team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our smallest patients. This is a full-time leadership opportunity ideal for a clinically strong and compassionate nurse with recent NICU leadership experience.

As Nurse Manager, you’ll assist the Director in overseeing all aspects of NICU operations, from staff coordination and clinical quality to patient safety and departmental performance improvement. You’ll provide hands-on leadership, mentorship, and clinical support to a dedicated team while driving initiatives that align with the hospital’s mission, values, and long-range strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Director in managing NICU operations, staff, and performance

• Coordinate departmental participation in quality and performance improvement initiatives

• Ensure nursing care follows the nursing process and continuously evaluate its effectiveness

• Provide real-time clinical leadership and support to nursing staff

• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care across Women’s Services

• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, nursing standards, and regulatory guidelines

Qualifications

• 2+ years recent acute care NICU leadership experience (Manager or Charge Nurse) – required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – required

• Current Texas RN license or Multistate Compact RN license (TX license required within 60 days of hire)

• Current BLS certification – AHA required

• Strong interpersonal, team-building, and clinical leadership skills

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a collaborative and compassionate NICU team in a top-rated facility

• Influence patient outcomes and care quality in a high-acuity, mission-driven setting

• Receive relocation assistance and enjoy comprehensive benefits

• Be part of an organization that supports your leadership development and professional growth