Interim Department Manager, NICU

Job Description & Requirements
Interim Department Manager, NICU

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $ $

Interim Department Manager, NICU Needed in Downey, CA
The Position

• An Interim Department Manager, NICU is needed to oversee the Neonatal?Intensive?Care?Unit.
• Reports to the Director of Nursing.
• Shift is from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Key responsibilities include driving unit performance, ensuring patient care quality and safety, and leading staff engagement and operational improvements.
• The ideal candidate will have proven NICU leadership experience, be highly organized, patient-focused, and able to adapt quickly to changing needs. Excellent communication skills will be critical.
• Must be available to start within 2-3 weeks of acceptance.

Requirements

• BSN required.
• Active California RN license required.
• Previous NICU clinical experience is required. Certifications in NRP, BLS, and PALS preferred.

The Community

• Located in Downey, California, just southeast of downtown Los Angeles, offering easy access to major freeways and transit.
• A robust parks and recreation system with over 22 facilities, including athletic fields, walking trails, and dog parks.
• Strong local amenities including shopping, dining, arts and culture, and family-friendly attractions such as the Columbia Memorial Space Center.
• Convenient commuting and transportation options, with good access to public transit and multiple freeways.
• A community proud of its history and identity, offering a blend of suburban ease and urban accessibility.

Compensation Details

• Compensation Range: $175,000 to $185,000 annually.
• The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation. Additionally, some candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, depending on the specific role, including but not limited to health insurance coverage and retirement benefits.
• The listed base compensation range represents a good faith estimate of potential earnings at the time of this job posting and may be subject to future adjustments.

Interim Leadership with B.E. Smith

• Becoming an Interim Leader through BE Smith provides an exceptional opportunity to rapidly make meaningful improvement in healthcare settings. Is the interim leadership lifestyle right for you? Apply now and discover how Interim Leadership could revolutionize your career path.
• Joining the B.E. Smith team means you could receive a full benefits package upon accepting roles. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, and a flexible spending account, with some benefits varying based on the job's type and duration.
• As a B.E. Smith employee, we manage your taxes by handling withholdings and also paying the employer portion of your FICA contributions.
• Interim positions come with varying travel requirements. B.E. Smith and the client cover all travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses. You receive bi-weekly trips home at the client's expense, plus a rental car and comfortable lodging for a convenient living experience.
• Some roles may require specific licenses. A compact nursing license allows registered nurses to work in any state that is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact without needing separate state licenses. Stay up to date on new legislation, and confirm licensure requirements with the recruiter.
• B.E. Smith is continuously addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with a commitment to transparent communication. We strive to mitigate its impact on clients, healthcare workers, employees, and stakeholders of B.E. Smith. Upholding our integrity, we remain dedicated to sharing timely updates and insights, guided by our core value of "Doing the Right Thing."

Please Direct All Inquiries, Applications, And Referrals To
Rhiannon Cramer

Executive Recruiter

Facility Location
Birthplace of the Apollo space program and a bustling city with more than 100,000 residents, Downey, California is just minutes from the best of Southern California, including Hollywood, Anaheim, and Manhattan Beach—the world capital of beach volleyball. Nearby Long Beach offers the RMS Queen Mary Hotel, as well as a thriving waterfront downtown, world-class aquarium, and the historic Belmont Shores.

Job Benefits
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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