Akron Children''s Hospital

Clinical Nurse Manager

Akron Children''s Hospital$75K — $95K *
Akron, OH 44312In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent required within 3 years of hire.
  • Current Registered Nurse licensure in Ohio required.
  • 5+ years of nursing experience required.
  • 2+ years in a leadership role preferred.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills required.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and budgeting/electronic timekeeping software preferred.
  • Preferred experience in OR/PACU and pediatric care.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the unit's budget and financial operations.
  • Oversee hiring, coaching, and performance management of nursing staff.
  • Drive initiatives aimed at quality improvement and patient safety.
  • Ensure effective utilization of technology in patient care.
  • Lead change management and strategic collaboration efforts.
  • Develop nursing staff through training and retention strategies.
  • Cultivate professional relationships and support team development.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and advancement.
  • Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Exposure to various aspects of nursing management.
  • Focus on quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology in patient care.
Full Job Description
Full-time, onsite

This role will be for our Outpatient Surgery Center

Summary:

The Clinical Nurse Manager oversees daily operations in units with low to moderate complexity, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care delivery to create safe, supportive environments that enhance patient engagement. The Clinical Nurse Manager fosters a professional culture where team members work collaboratively to achieve optimal patient outcomes and advance their professional development. As a nurse leader, the Clinical Nurse Manager holds 24-hour accountability for direct care units and serves as a crucial link between administrative strategies and patient care.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage financial operations related to the unit's budget and revenue.

2. Oversee human resource functions including hiring, firing, coaching and performance management of employees.

3.Drive performance improvement initiatives focused on metrics, quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. .

4.Ensure effective use of technology in patient care and nursing practices.

5. Lead strategic initiatives involving change management, collaboration, and shared decision making to align unit goals with organizational objectives.

6.Develop staff through performance management, training, and retention strategies.

7.Cultivate relationships and influence behaviors through effective situation management and professional development promotion.

8. Advocate for diversity in staffing and patient care practices.

10. Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
2. Strong leadership skills including communication/organizational skills, time management, coping skills, motivation, problem solving, autonomy, and supporting the team is required.
3. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Budgeting and electronic timekeeping software is preferred.

4. Strongly prefer experience in OR/PACU.

5. Strongly prefer pediatric experience.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing [BSN] is required; Master's degree in Nursing [MSN} or other field [MBA, MHA, MPH, etc.) is required or obtained within 3 years of hire.

2. Licensure: Currently licensed to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio is required.

3. Certification: Current Health Care Provider BLS training from the American Heart Association is required.

  • If assigned to general care units, PEARS is required.
  • If assigned to critical care units, PALS, ACLS, TNCC, and/or NRP is required
  • If assigned to ED, Surgical Services, Sedation Services, Transitional Care/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and Transport, within 1 year of date of hire PALS, ACLS, TNCC, and/or NRP is required.
  • Relevant professional nursing certification preferred.

4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum 5 years of nursing experience required.

5. Years of supervisory experience: Minimum 2 years in a leadership role preferred.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite

About Akron Children''s Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital is a pediatric acute care hospital in Northeast Ohio that provides care to infants, children, adolescents, young adults, aged 0–21 and even some older adults.
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