Location - Houston, TX
Shift Options:
3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (weekends with rotation/on-call)
11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (weekends with rotation/on-call)
A large, specialized acute care hospital with 400+ beds dedicated to women’s and children’s health. The organization is a recognized leader in obstetrics, high-risk pregnancy, neonatal care, gynecology, pediatrics, and advanced surgical services. The hospital supports one of the highest delivery volumes in the region and operates a Level IV NICU, providing the highest level of care for critically ill and premature newborns. The organization is part of a major healthcare network offering comprehensive, patient-centered care.
The Nurse Manager, NICU is responsible for supporting high-quality, efficient patient care within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This role partners closely with the Director to oversee daily operations, clinical quality, staff support, and performance improvement initiatives. The Nurse Manager provides leadership and clinical guidance to ensure exceptional outcomes for neonates and families.
Assist the Director with department operations to ensure alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, values, and long-range strategic plans.
Coordinate and support departmental participation in performance improvement and quality initiatives.
Ensure nursing care is delivered using the nursing process and evaluated for effectiveness on an ongoing basis.
Provide clinical support and guidance to nursing staff.
Assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care within Women’s Services units, including NICU.
Support a collaborative, patient-centered care environment focused on safety, quality, and excellence.
Minimum 2+ years of recent (within the last year) Acute Care NICU leadership experience (Manager or Charge Nurse).
BSN required.
Current Registered Nurse license (state or multi-state compact; state licensure required within a defined timeframe if applicable).
Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
Reports to: Director
Position type: Backfill and growth-related opening
Unit size and FTE oversight: Varies based on census and operational needs
For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.