Perinatal Grant Manager

About the role

The Perinatal Grant Manager provides oversight and leadership of the perinatal grant by planning, directing, and coordinating all operational and business activities to meet the strategic goals, clinical mission, and financial objectives of the Women's Health service line as it relates to this grant. The manager ensures that quality services are provided according to established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for all programs supported by the High-Risk Perinatal Grant.
• Collaborate with Women's Health leadership, local and state government agencies, community organizations, healthcare providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure grant-funded initiatives meet established clinical, operational, financial, and quality objectives.
• Supervise grant-funded staff, support program development and implementation, and participate in strategic planning, business development, and process improvement efforts.
• Develop a thorough understanding of grant-supported programs and monitor key operational and quality indicators to evaluate performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Provide financial oversight of grant-funded activities, including budget development and monitoring, ensuring compliance with fiscal policies, maintaining grant records, overseeing invoicing processes, and ensuring adherence to all grant requirements and funding guidelines.
• Support audit readiness and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained to meet regulatory and funding expectations.
• Oversee the development, review, and submission of the annual Perinatal Plan to the Tennessee Department of Health.
• Provide regular operational, financial, and program performance updates to leadership.
• Serve as a liaison between Women's Health, Children's Hospital leadership, physicians, staff, regulatory agencies, and community partners.
• Support recruitment and onboarding efforts, provide data and information to support organizational decision-making, and promote effective communication, accountability, and continuous improvement across all grant-supported initiatives.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited School of Nursing. Master's degree in health administration, Nursing, or initiation of post graduate studies in a related field with evidence of substantial management experience is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of nursing management experience with 3 years of progressive leadership experience in a healthcare setting/clinical practice. Women's Health Grant management experience is preferred.
• License/Certification/Registration: Current licensure to practice in the State of Tennessee. BLS prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward.
• Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.