**Overview** Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: + Relocation Assistance. + Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program. + Matching Retirement Program. + Pension fully funded by the Hospital. + Tuition Assistance for career growth and development. + Health/Dental/Vision Insurance. + Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs. + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family. + Flexible spending accounts. + Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft. + Wellness Program. + Paid Time Off (PTO). **Responsibilities** **Position Summary:** As our Director of Nursing NICU you will oversee Marian’s 21-bed Community (Level III) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and lead your team to drive the overall quality of care provided by neonatal ICU services personnel. You will advise medical staff, other department heads, and administrators in matters related to patient care, clinical best practices, and strategies. You will communicate the organization’s goals to the staff as we constantly seek to better serve our community by improving patient experience and delivering exceptional quality care. At the same time, you will advocate for your team by bringing any issues, requests, or new ideas from them to senior leadership. We are looking for an experienced manager or director, with a track record of success in mid to large sized hospitals, overseeing NICU services. To thrive in this role, you must be competent and confident, with excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups. You will tackle tough conversations, and above all, be an educator at heart. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of a patient’s needs, the needs of the staff, and the needs of the organization. **Qualifications** **Required Education and Experience:** + Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and Master's degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA) required. + Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and two (2) years of leadership experience required. **Required Licensure:** + Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required. + Basic Life Support (BLS) required. \#LI-DH **Pay Range** $68.76 - $99.70 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.