A NICU Nurse Manager oversees staffing, patient care quality, and resource management within the neonatal intensive care unit. They coordinate care delivery by mentoring staff nurses, collaborating with neonatologists and other healthcare professionals, and implementing best practices for critically ill newborns. Administrative duties, such as scheduling, budgeting, and policy development, are also part of the role. On a typical day, you can expect to balance direct supervision, family communication, and addressing any urgent clinical or operational issues that arise.