Leadership
Director of Neonatal ICU
Denver metro, Colorado · Posted Sep 1, 2026 · Job ID LB-1048
An acute care hospital in the Denver metro, Colorado is hiring a Director of Neonatal ICU. This is a placement managed by Lela Boom Consulting Group.
About the role
The director works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team — including close coordination with the Level II NICU — to drive an integrated model of person-centered care, establish and uphold clinical practice standards, and ensure compliance with quality, licensing, and accreditation requirements. A strong focus on continuous improvement is central to this role: the director promotes evidence-based practice, measures budgetary performance, and partners with the ACNO to advance systematic operational improvements. The director may also provide direct patient care when clinically needed.
What you need
- Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse or current active multistate Registered Nurse license
- Current BLS certification
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN required
- MSN, or other healthcare-related advanced degree, e.g., MBA, or MHA is preferred
- At least five years of acute care/specialty nursing is desirable in the area of specialty
- At least three years of previous experience in a charge/supervisory or management position
Schedule
Full-time, Monday–Friday administrative hours with a shared on-call rotation split among three directors; no weekend requirement.
Pay and benefits
$102,960 - $160,617 per year plus Sign-on bonus available
How to apply
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