Neonatal Program Manager RN

Description

Introduction

Join our dedicated team at HCA Healthcare, a prominent provider of healthcare services with over 180 hospitals and around 2,000 sites of care across 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are seeking a Neonatal Program Manager to lead our commitment to excellence in neonatal care.

Benefits

As part of St. David's North Austin Medical Center, we offer a comprehensive rewards package that prioritizes the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues, which includes:

• Extensive medical coverage with low or no copays, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, plus free telemedicine and AirMed services.
• Options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and additional protective plans.
• Access to free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Support for family planning through fertility benefits and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for childcare, elder care, and home repairs.
• Access to discounts through various consumer programs.
• Education assistance including tuition support and scholarship opportunities.
• A program for colleague recognition.
• A comprehensive Time Away From Work Program for paid leave and disability coverage.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund providing coverage to eligible staff based on income.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Neonatal Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing performance improvement activities, conducting chart reviews, identifying gaps, implementing changes, and delivering nursing education. You will also maintain the integrity of our neonatal registry, ensure confidentiality, and serve as the key contact for our Neonatal Level III program. This role is predominantly managerial and administrative, with clinical responsibilities adjusted as needed.

• Demonstrate adherence to national patient safety initiatives through strict compliance with safety protocols.
• Develop and oversee critical care training curriculum for neonatal nurses, including skills maintenance and initial training.
• Provide educational classes and hands-on skills labs focused on high-risk newborn physiology and care management.
• Work collaboratively with the Perinatal Quality Manager to conduct annual simulation drills for staff preparedness.
• Coordinate care for NICU patients with high-risk conditions, including nurse selection, huddles, debriefings, and follow-up education based on critical care events.
• Conduct quarterly assessments to ensure compliance with Level III designation standards, including staffing and education evaluations.
• Co-lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives, assisting outlying facilities with educational support as necessary.
• Maintain compliance with Texas Department of Health regulations and manage all documentation required for designation assessments.
• Attend relevant regional meetings and participate in committees focused on perinatal services and neonatal quality outcomes.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minimum of three years of NICU experience.
• Active registered nurse license in the state of practice; compact license holders must obtain Texas RN license within designated timeframes.
• BLS and NRP certification as required by policy.

St. David's North Austin Medical Center provides a breadth of services and is committed to a high standard of care. Our facility includes a 95+ bed Level III NICU, comprehensive maternal and newborn services, and a focus on maternal-fetal medicine. Join us in transforming healthcare and making a difference in the lives of patients.

If you're ready to enhance your leadership skills and contribute to an impactful healthcare team, apply for the position of Neonatal Program Manager today

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on any protected status.