Job Title : Director of NICU
Location : Austin, TX
Shift Type : Variable
Shift Duration : 12 hours
Shifts Per Week : 3
Scheduled Hours : 36 hours per week
Salary Range : Up to $173,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Job Overview :
The NICU Director ensures high-quality, patient-centered care by overseeing the daily operations and staffing of the Level III NICU department.
The Director is responsible for forecasting, planning, and budget monitoring while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
You will work to improve efficiency, patient safety, and clinical outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices. This leadership role also ensures adherence to legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards and works to maintain a seamless flow of patient care across the unit.
Key Responsibilities :
Cultivate a superior clinical identity by identifying and implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes.
Manage clinical practice variation to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost management.
Ensure compliance with internal / external benchmarks, accreditations, legal and regulatory standards.
Oversee patient throughput, volume forecasting, and admission / discharge planning to ensure patient-centered care.
Develop care coordination policies to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency in patient care.
Foster interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, ensuring staff have the appropriate clinical competencies.
Direct nursing practice and unit operations, ensuring policies and procedures align with patient and family care needs.
Provide leadership to ensure a positive and unparalleled patient experience.
Participate in budget development, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
Share rotating on-call duties with two NICU Managers.
Qualifications :
Bachelors Degree or approved equivalent education required; BSN preferred.
Masters Degree preferred.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas or compact licensure, in accordance with law and regulation.
BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
NRP, FHM, and RNC-OB certifications preferred for L&D nurses.
If you are a dedicated healthcare leader passionate about providing exceptional care to critically ill neonates, apply today to join our leadership team in Austin, TX!
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