Nursing Manager NICU

Job Description:

The NICU Nurse Manager / RN Manager / Nursing Manager at St. Joseph Hospital (Denver, CO) leads clinical operations within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), ensuring delivery of high-quality, safe, family-centered neonatal care.

This role partners with neonatologists, pediatric specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to drive patient outcomes, caregiver engagement, and operational excellence in a high-acuity environment. The Nurse Manager oversees staffing, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and team development, aligning NICU performance with Intermountain Health strategic priorities.

About Intermountain Health – St. Joseph Hospital

St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado , part of Intermountain Health, is a leading facility for

advanced neonatal and

pediatric care , providing specialized NICU services for high-risk infants and families.

The NICU at Saint Joseph is a

51-bed Level 3 NICU, where we perform surgery, provide care for babies down to 22 weeks, Total Body Cooling and other high acuity babies. As a proud member of Vermont Oxford, our NICU features an active quality team dedicated to advancing neonatal care. Our team is committed to excellence, collaboration, and ongoing improvement, and we value the supportive culture we have fostered together.

We are a

mission-driven organization

committed to caregiver well-being, professional growth, and delivering

exceptional patient care . We are proud to be an

equal opportunity employer

dedicated to a

diverse and inclusive workplace .

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Neonatal Patient Care

Lead NICU operations to ensure safe, high-quality, evidence-based neonatal care for critically ill infants

Promote compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, DOPL, and neonatal care standards

Partner with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and

pediatric

teams to drive clinical outcomes

Monitor and improve NICU quality metrics, patient outcomes, and family experience

Ensure adherence to NICU best practices, including infection prevention and developmental care

Operations & Financial Management

Manage NICU budget, staffing plans, and resource allocation

Ensure appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios for acuity-based neonatal care

Drive operational efficiency and cost management in a high-acuity setting

Oversee specialized neonatal equipment, supplies, and utilization

Team Leadership & Development

Hire, onboard, and retain NICU nurses and support staff

Conduct performance evaluations, competency validation, and peer reviews

Support NICU-specific education, certifications (NRP), and leadership development

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and family-centered care

Strategy & Continuous Improvement

Align NICU goals with hospital and Intermountain Health strategy

Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on neonatal outcomes and patient safety

Drive accountability for clinical performance, regulatory readiness, and patient experience

Core Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Financial acumen

Clinical knowledge

Resource management

Patient safety

Mentorship

Community outreach

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (current state or compact; CO transfer within 60 days)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (or obtained within required timeframe)

Leadership or supervisory experience

Minimum 2+ years NICU

or critical care nursing experience

Completion of required leadership training within 1 year

Preferred Qualifications

NICU or neonatal specialty certification (RNC-NIC, CCRN-Neonatal)

Previous NICU management or multi-unit leadership experience

Experience in Level III or Level IV NICU settings

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement and financial well-being programs

Paid time off and wellness resources

Career development, tuition assistance, and education support

Apply Today

If you are an experienced NICU Nurse Manager, RN Manager, or Neonatal Clinical Leader, apply today to lead high-performing teams, improve neonatal outcomes, and grow your leadership career in Denver, Colorado.

We encourage you to highlight your NICU leadership impact, including patient outcomes, team development, and operational improvements. Contact Chan Owens with questions: 385-563-2864

[email protected]

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City:

Denver

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$51.73 - $79.87

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package

here .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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