Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California is recruiting an experienced RN Clinical Manager to lead its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — the only Level 3 NICU in the Coachella Valley. This is a full-time, day-shift leadership role at a Level 1 Trauma Center within a three-hospital regional network serving the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin. The position carries direct accountability for day-to-day NICU operations, unit-level human resources, quality improvement, and fiscal stewardship, making it an ideal next step for a seasoned NICU charge RN or clinical manager ready to own a high-acuity specialty unit.
Perks and Benefits
- $20,000 sign-on bonus
- Full-time, permanent employment with day-shift schedule
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- The only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the Coachella Valley — the region's highest-acuity neonatal service
- Part of a three-hospital network that also includes a Level 1 Trauma Center, comprehensive stroke program, and cancer center
- Regional referral catchment spanning the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin in Southern California
- Clinical Manager holds full day-to-day operational authority for the NICU, including staffing, scheduling, and workflow optimization
- Responsible for unit-level human resources: hiring, onboarding, orientation, performance evaluations (annual and probationary), counseling, and disciplinary action
- Maintains staff compliance records including current licensure, yearly certifications, continuing education, and unit competency documentation
- Drives performance improvement by integrating PI philosophy into daily operations, collecting unit-based quality data, and collaborating with the Director on improvement mechanisms
- Manages supply cost controls and labor hour benchmarking on a quarterly basis; identifies cost-savings opportunities and communicates recommendations to the Director
- Partners with the Director on department strategic planning — both short- and long-term goal development and execution
- Supports hospital-wide programs including risk management, safety, and infection control
- Serves as the primary point of escalation for patient, family, staff, and physician concerns, with timely follow-up and outcome reporting to the Director
Qualifications
- NICU Clinical Manager or Charge RN experience required
- Minimum of 3 years of NICU clinical experience
- Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) at minimum
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Demonstrated clinical competence in neonatal intensive care and proven leadership and management aptitude
About the Community
Palm Springs sits at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains in Southern California's Coachella Valley — a desert resort community known for year-round sunshine, world-class golf, vibrant arts and dining scenes, and an outdoor lifestyle that includes hiking, cycling, and easy access to Joshua Tree National Park. The region offers a lower cost of living relative to coastal Southern California metros, with Los Angeles and San Diego both reachable within two hours. Palm Springs draws clinicians who want a dynamic, culturally rich community without the congestion of a major urban center.