Clinical Manager RN

About the role

The Clinical Manager oversees the daily operations of a direct patient care department, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and quality standards. This role provides clinical leadership, guiding staff in delivering developmentally appropriate care and evaluating outcomes. The Clinical Manager supports quality and safety initiatives, contributes to organizational goals, and drives improvements in healthcare performance and patient experience. In collaboration with other healthcare leaders, the Clinical Manager fosters professional development, coaches for performance, and cultivates a positive environment for both team members and patients/families.

Responsibilities

• Develops and communicates the department’s strategic plan and annual goals, aligning team priorities with organizational objectives to enhance clinical practice, quality of care, and professional growth.
• Selects, trains, and evaluates department staff, creating a supportive environment that promotes development, engagement, and high performance.
• Makes decisions on hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations in coordination with Associate Clinical Managers.
• Develops departmental budget recommendations and monitors expenditures to support cost-effective operations.
• Directs and manages daily departmental operations, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Uses evidence-based practice to develop and maintain guidelines for safe, effective care.
• Provides clinical expertise, guiding team members in delivering developmentally appropriate care and evaluating outcomes for infants and children with complex health needs.
• Oversees staff and financial resource allocation, adjusting as needed to meet patient care demands while maintaining budget compliance.
• Establishes department performance metrics and collaborates with Associate Clinical Managers to achieve clinical, operational, and developmental goals.
• Identifies and acts on opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Resolves escalated, complex, or sensitive patient/family issues and operational concerns, making inclusive, data-informed decisions that address root causes.
• Interprets and enforces quality and safety standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and promote best practices.
• Leads and supports a culture of clinical inquiry by mentoring team members on practice-based research and quality improvement projects.
• Represents the department in senior leadership and interdepartmental meetings, fostering collaboration across teams and participating in organizational committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing or Master’s in a health-related field
• Three (3) years of clinical experience
• Two years of nursing leadership experience in supervision, leading clinical practice projects, serving as a charge nurse or house supervisor, and/or precepting
• Preference given to those with Behavioral Health nursing and leadership experience, either in an inpatient unit, Psych ED setting, or ED setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration upon hire
• Registered Nurse licensure
• ANCC or Magnet recognized certification

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package including base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company-provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, and a 403b employer match
• Robust wellness program and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit
• Annual employee bonus program based on organizational performance
• Annual base pay increases based on performance

Pay

Annual Salary Range (based on 40 hours worked per week): $125,036.77 to $187,555.16

Schedule

Full-time, benefit eligible; Monday – Friday typical business hours, with expectation to support the unit as needed