Manager / Director – NICU

Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Profession: Manager / Director

Posted: 5/7/2026
Salary: Apply for details

Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights

Job Details

Job Title

Nurse Leader – NICU

Location

Fort Wayne, IN

Schedule / Job Type

Full-Time | Permanent | Nights | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop an overall view of patients, families, and caregivers by establishing strong partnerships dedicated to optimal care.

  • Facilitate the delivery of optimal patient care through delegation, facilitation, collaboration, critical thinking, and prioritization.

  • Manage the care environment and ensure effective communication across all members of the healthcare team.

  • Independently plan and provide professional nursing care in accordance with physician orders, established hospital and departmental policies, and applicable nursing standards and practice acts.

  • Uphold compliance with the American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice, the Indiana Nurse Practice Act, and the ANA Code of Ethics.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

  • Current CPR certification required.

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required upon hire (as of June 1, 2021).

  • Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a NICU specialty setting.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Additional certifications may be required based on unit-specific needs.

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Demonstrated leadership experience within a NICU or similar specialty care environment.

  • Experience with care coordination and interdisciplinary team collaboration.

  • Familiarity with quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based nursing practices.

Why Join Us

  • Join a team committed to delivering exceptional, patient- and family-centered care in a specialized neonatal environment.

  • Step into a leadership role that empowers you to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and care quality.

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