NICU Director Level III RN
- Austin, TX
- $110,000-173,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Compensation: Up to $173,000/year (based on experience)
Bonus & Relocation: EligibleJob DescriptionOverviewWe are seeking an experienced NICU Director Level III RN to lead a 99-bed Level III NICU, overseeing 150 FTEs and two managers. This leadership role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care by managing operations, staffing, and budgets while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesImplement evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality outcomesManage unit operations, including patient flow, admission/discharge planning, and volume forecastingLead interdisciplinary communication and collaboration across departmentsOversee nursing practice, including policy, procedure, and standards developmentEnsure an exceptional patient and family experienceMaintain compliance with legal and regulatory standards and pursue accreditation benchmarksQualificationsLicensure: Current RN license in Texas or compact license
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Bachelor’s in Nursing or Master’s preferred
Experience: Minimum 1 year in healthcare leadership; current NICU Director experience highly preferred
Certifications: BLS required; ACLS, NRP, FHM, RNC-OB preferredAdditional InformationUnit DetailsLevel III NICU with 99 bedsNurse-to-patient ratio: 2–3:1Daily census: 75 patientsStaff works 12-hour shiftsRotating on-call shared with 2 managersKeywords & HashtagsKeywords: NICU Director, RN Leadership, Level III NICU, Austin TX, Nurse Manager, Pediatric Care, Neonatal Care
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