About this role
Description
Heartline Staffing, strategic talent partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Director to lead a Level III NICU and Transition Nursery at a hospital in El Paso, Texas.
The NICU Director is responsible for the overall leadership, operational performance, and clinical quality of the NICU and Transition Nursery. This role oversees day-to-day operations, staffing, budgeting, productivity, outreach, NICU transport, and long-term service line development while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and quality care.
The Director collaborates closely with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to support staff development, patient satisfaction, and physician engagement while maintaining cost-effective and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily operations of the NICU and Transition Nursery
- Oversee staffing, budgeting, productivity, and future growth planning
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and staff competency development
- Support NICU transport operations and outreach efforts
- Promote patient, staff, and physician satisfaction through collaborative leadership
Compensation
Up to $130,000 annually
Incentive Bonus:
Eligible for a 17.5% leadership incentive bonus based on facility performance
Sign-On Bonus:
Up to $15,000 approved
Relocation Assistance:
Available
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
- Master’s degree preferred
Licensure & Certifications:
- Current RN licensure in Texas or compact state
- BCLS required
- NRP required
- S.T.A.B.L.E. certification required
Experience:
- NICU leadership experience required
- Experience managing a Level III NICU or higher strongly preferred
- Proven experience in budgeting, staffing, and operational leadership
Other facts
About Purple Cow Recruiting
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates.
Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise :
-Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles.
-Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations.
-Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering.
Compliance and Quality Assurance:
-Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors.
-Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks.
Past Performance:
Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors.
Key Personnel:
-Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment.
-Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors.
Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
What you'll do
- The NICU Director leads the daily operations of the NICU and Transition Nursery, overseeing staffing, budgeting, and compliance with safety standards. They also promote patient and staff satisfaction through collaborative leadership and quality improvement initiatives.
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