Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

An Award winning  Coastal California non profit Medical Center is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Manager NICU to lead their high acuity newborn nursery.

Reporting to the Nurse Director of Maternal Child Health, the Manager of NICU will collaborate with a team of: tenured nurses, educators, respiratory therapists, advanced practice nurses and physicians. The NICU Manager will provide guidance to a high reward environment, focusing on quality and patient care.  The Nurse Manager Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will be supported by a team of 4 Assistant Nurse Managers, with oversight of over 90 FTE’s.

The Nurse Manager of NICU will manage retention and recruitment of nurses and other patient care professionals while assisting with staff development for individuals involved in patient care through self-improvement in education and experience. 

The Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Manager will facilitate the collaboration between trained neonatologists, nurses and respiratory care practitioners. The large Neonatal Nursery sees patients of the highest acuity, and the center performs surgeries in-house. The Manager of Children’s services will be responsible for the 24-hour supervision, budgets, staff retention and education, and quality reports. 

Located on the coast of California, the medical center is surrounded by beautiful nature, a thriving economy and the picturesque view of the Pacific Ocean, and the freshest local produce.    The region is home to a thriving economy, affordable housing markets and an excellent public school district.

The Medical center is one of the largest employers in the area, and has been a key member of the community for over 75 years.  The Medical Center is part of a large and stable healthcare organization with hospitals throughout the region and country.  The Medical Center is prepared to offer a generous salary, comprehensive benefit package and relocation assistance