Clinical Operations Manager- NICU/Peds

Indiana University Health

$88K — $105K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) required; MSN preferred if BSN not held.
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license required.
  • Specialty certification in nursing practice or leadership preferred.
  • Basic Life Support certification through AHA required; advanced certifications as needed per specialty.
  • Previous leadership experience in NICU or pediatric setting is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic vision and operational plans for the NICU/Pediatric unit.
  • Lead an interprofessional team to enhance patient and organizational outcomes.
  • Drive quality and safety improvements in patient care.
  • Ensure the unit operates effectively 24/7, including on-call responsibilities.
  • Advocate for and embed evidence-based practices in nursing standards.

Benefits

  • Work in a collaborative, empowering environment focused on excellence.
  • Opportunities for professional development and specialty certification support.
  • Engagement with a diverse team across nursing and clinical specialties.
  • Flexible scheduling with daytime shifts and occasional evening/weekend rounding.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Clinical Operations Manager-NICU/Peds

The clinical manager of operations combines clinical experience and contemporary leadership practices with the IU Health Way to achieve excellent outcomes. Accountable for translating and achieving our strategic priorities and outcomes: quality and safety improvements, care affordability, great patient experiences, and great team member experiences. Accountable for providing strategic vision and operational planning for assigned unit. Incumbents will lead an interprofessional team to create an environment where the team is empowered to achieve excellence in patient and organizational outcomes. This role is accountable for advancing nursing practice by advocating and consistently embedding evidenced-base practices and professional nursing standards. Provides oversight of unit that is operational and staffed 24 x 7, weekends, and holidays.

This is a fully onsite role Monday-Friday day shift with availability to round to evenings and weekends plus on call responsibilities. Candidates should have previous leadership experience as well as NICU or pediatric experience.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Clinical Operations Director

Direct Reports: 40

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.
  • Requires a Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).
  • If bachelor degree not in nursing, must have Master of Nursing (MSN).
  • Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
  • Specialty certification related to nursing practice or leadership is preferred.
  • Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
  • Required Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
  • Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.


This is a fully onsite role Monday-Friday day shift with availability to round to evenings and weekends plus on call responsibilities. Candidates should have previous leadership experience as well as NICU or pediatric experience.

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