Clinical Nurse Manager NICU

About Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital

Dearborn Hospital is consistently ranked among Michigan’s Top 10 Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Since 1953, we have served as a leading teaching and research institution dedicated to advancing high-quality, patient-centered care. As a Level II Trauma Center, we are recognized for clinical excellence and innovation across multiple specialties, including:

Orthopedics
Neurosciences
Women’s Health
Heart & Vascular Care
Cancer Care

Nurse Leadership Opportunities

We are seeking skilled and motivated nurse leaders who are clinically strong, operationally savvy, and passionate about building engaged, high-performing teams. These leadership roles provide the opportunity to influence day-to-day operations while shaping long-term culture, quality outcomes, and staff development.

If you are a nurse leader who values clinical excellence, professional growth, and collaboration—and who wants to influence positive change—this is an opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.

About the Unit
Our 30-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) offers a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment dedicated to delivering exceptional care to critically ill newborns. The unit is supported 24/7 by an experienced care team, including a neonatologist and neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP), ensuring continuous, specialized coverage.

NICU nurses are valued members of the team and actively participate in hospital-wide nursing councils, contributing to professional practice and shared governance. All nurses are Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certified and play a vital role in attending high-risk deliveries in the labor and delivery unit.

In partnership with a multidisciplinary team, NICU nurses also assist in the transport of infants from surrounding hospitals, providing critical care throughout the transfer process to Corewell Health Dearborn’s NICU.

This is an ideal environment for nurses who are passionate about neonatal care, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and value teamwork, professional growth, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Scope of work

The Clinical Nurse Manager is an experienced leader responsible for the overall management of assigned units and services. This role provides leadership and oversight of patient care staff to support a culture of excellence in clinical practice, staff engagement, recruitment and retention, and strong clinical and operational outcomes.

The Nurse Manager ensures the safe and effective delivery of patient care while maintaining compliance with all regulatory, administrative, and clinical standards, as well as organizational policies and procedures. Serving as a key advocate for safety and retention, the Nurse Manager leverages data, technology, and evidence-based practices to drive decision-making and proactively mitigate risk.

This role fosters a desirable and supportive work environment that enables staff and the organization to meet or exceed strategic goals. The Nurse Manager models effective communication and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients, and interdisciplinary partners. Role-specific responsibilities and competencies align with the organization’s Professional Practice Model.

The position reports to the Director of Nursing or above.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Under general direction, the Clinical Nurse Manager maintains 24-hour accountability for leadership and management of a designated patient care unit. Responsibilities include promoting high-quality nursing care, cost-effective resource utilization, staff professional development, and a Patient- and Family-Centered Care culture.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience
Two years of demonstrated informal leadership experience for internal candidates, which may include roles such as Charge Nurse, Lead Nurse, or participation in Shared Governance Councils
MI Registered Nurse (RN) license
AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
CCRN (Neonatal) within one year
Two to three years of formal nursing leadership experience (external candidates)

Preferred

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
NICU experience strongly preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn

Department Name

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 3rd Fl - Dearborn Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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