<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$20,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Full-time, permanent employment with day-shift schedule</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>The only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the Coachella Valley — the region's highest-acuity neonatal service</li> <li>Part of a three-hospital network that also includes a Level 1 Trauma Center, comprehensive stroke program, and cancer center</li> <li>Regional referral catchment spanning the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin in Southern California</li> <li>Clinical Manager holds full day-to-day operational authority for the NICU, including staffing, scheduling, and workflow optimization</li> <li>Responsible for unit-level human resources: hiring, onboarding, orientation, performance evaluations (annual and probationary), counseling, and disciplinary action</li> <li>Maintains staff compliance records including current licensure, yearly certifications, continuing education, and unit competency documentation</li> <li>Drives performance improvement by integrating PI philosophy into daily operations, collecting unit-based quality data, and collaborating with the Director on improvement mechanisms</li> <li>Manages supply cost controls and labor hour benchmarking on a quarterly basis; identifies cost-savings opportunities and communicates recommendations to the Director</li> <li>Partners with the Director on department strategic planning — both short- and long-term goal development and execution</li> <li>Supports hospital-wide programs including risk management, safety, and infection control</li> <li>Serves as the primary point of escalation for patient, family, staff, and physician concerns, with timely follow-up and outcome reporting to the Director</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>NICU Clinical Manager or Charge RN experience required</li> <li>Minimum of 3 years of NICU clinical experience</li> <li>Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license</li> <li>Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) at minimum</li> <li>Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification</li> <li>Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification</li> <li>Demonstrated clinical competence in neonatal intensive care and proven leadership and management aptitude</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>