Akron Children''s Hospital

Senior Clinical Nurse Manager- Emergency Department

Akron Children''s Hospital • $85K — $100K *
Akron, OH 44312In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree (MSN, MBA, MHA, MPH) required or to be obtained within 3 years of hire.
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
  • Minimum 5 years of nursing experience required; 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills essential for the role.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with budgeting and electronic health records. Certificate for BLS, and additional certifications based on unit assignment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage financial operations, including budget oversight and revenue generation.
  • Oversee human resource functions such as hiring, coaching, and performance management.
  • Drive performance improvement initiatives focused on metrics, quality assurance, and compliance.
  • Integrate and optimize technology usage in patient care and nursing practices.
  • Lead strategic initiatives that align unit objectives with organizational goals through collaboration and change management.
  • Develop performance management and staff engagement strategies to enhance workforce retention.
  • Cultivate relationships and promote professional development while championing diversity.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a variable 40-hour work week.
  • Opportunity for professional development and leadership advancement.
  • Onsite position in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Full Job Description
Full-time, 40 hours/week variable

Onsite- Akron ED

Summary:

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

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the unit's financial operations, ensuring effective budget oversight and revenue generation.

2.Oversee human resource activities including hiring, firing, coaching and performance management for staff.

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

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

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

6.Develop and implement performance management, staff development, and retention strategies to enhance workforce engagement.

7. Cultivate relationships and influence behaviors by managing situations effectively and promoting professional development.

8. Champion diversity in staffing and patient care settings.

9.Demonstrate personal and professional accountability in all responsibilities.

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

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 3 years leadership experience 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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