Interim NICU Nurse Manager

Healthcare Executive Placements, Inc. (HCEPInc) is seeking an Interim NICU Clinical Nurse Manager for a W2 Contract position based in Downey, CA. Schedule: Full time, 5 8's Nights, 11:00pm-7:30am Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks Compensation: This position offers a daily rate of $695 to $715 which equates to $3,475 to $3,575 per week (based on a 5-day workweek) Per Diems: Lodging: $191 per day and Meals & Incidentals: $86 per day Per diems are paid daily, 7 days a week, totaling $1,939 per week Total Weekly Compensation (Daily Rate + Per Diems): Between $5,414 to $5,514 per week Benefits: Paid sick leave, Paid holidays, Co-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, Cafeteria plan access and 401(k) retirement plan. Position Summary: Manages the delivery of nursing services and safe patient care within the department. Manages the delivery of services that add value and are integrated with nursing standards of practice, service priorities and performance/outcome measures, as well as with strategic, business and organizational goals/objectives. Essential Functions: Manages on a 24 hour basis the delivery of nursing services and safe patient care which meet or exceed cost, quality, and clinical and utilization standards and performance measures. Establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members and internal clients expectations and needs in a changing, competitive health care market. Holds staff accountable in providing the highest quality of care while in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, TJC, federal, state, and local requirements. Works with Nursing Leadership to develop strategic/business plans to achieve integrated services across the continuum of care. Manages and ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services and operations by designing and implementing systems, processes and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within assigned department and across the continuum of care. Develops and monitors departments budgets for the appropriate use of human and material resources. Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service. Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. Ensures ongoing staff development. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Develops standards of care and standards of practice, directs fiscal management, and quality improvement activities. Manages and resolves human resource and risk management issues. Accountable to promote an organizational culture of safety. Ensures appropriate patient, employee and department safety standards and guidelines are implemented consistently in the delivery of health care and adhere to administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of governmental and regulatory agencies. Qualifications: Minimum five (5) years of nursing experience within clinical specialty, including three (3) years of management, supervisory or leadership experience, required. Bachelor's degree in nursing highly preferred. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered. About Healthcare Executive Placements Inc. (HCEPInc.): HCEPInc. values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences. Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve. HCEPInc. is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work. HCEPInc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other status protected under applicable local, state, or federal law. HCEPInc. takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans. HCEPInc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant. #J-18808-Ljbffr