Assistant Nurse Manager – NICU

Assistant Nurse Manager – NICU (Onsite | Southern California)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Schedule: Afternoon / Evening Shift

Position Overview

We are supporting a confidential healthcare organization in Southern California seeking an experienced Assistant Nurse Manager – NICU to support clinical operations and nursing leadership within a high-acuity neonatal intensive care environment.

This role partners closely with nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care, staff development, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily clinical and operational management of a NICU unit

• Assist with implementation of patient care delivery models and best practices

• Support staff supervision, scheduling, and appropriate resource allocation

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiatives

• Assist with investigations related to patient, family, or care concerns

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams

• Ensure adherence to clinical standards, policies, and regulatory requirements

• Provide clinical oversight and support as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license

• BLS certification required

• Minimum 2 years of NICU RN experience in a Level III or higher NICU

• Minimum 1 year of formal nursing leadership experience

  (Charge Nurse, Clinical Coordinator, Supervisor, Assistant Nurse Manager, etc.)

• Associates degree or higher in Nursing, Healthcare, or related field

• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills

• Authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Nursing (BSN or MSN)

• NICU specialty certifications (NRP, RNC-NIC)

• Experience in acute care hospital environments

• Experience supporting teams in unionized healthcare settings

Additional Information

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available

• Performance-based incentives

• Continuing education and professional development support

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Employer details will be shared directly with qualified candidates during the interview process.