Registered Nurse, Clinical Manager Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

About the role

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking an experienced RN Clinical Manager to support our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. This role blends clinical and administrative/office responsibilities, with self-scheduling alongside the Clinical Manager team based on unit needs. On-call coverage is required every 5th weekend (Saturday 1:00 a.m.–Monday 7:00 a.m.) with in-person staffing support as needed. This is a great opportunity for an experienced nurse ready to combine clinical expertise, leadership, and team support in a dynamic pediatric cardiac intensive care environment.

Schedule

• Shift: 3:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. (2-3 Shift)
• Full-time, 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Regular employee status
• On-call every 5th weekend: Saturday 1:00 a.m.–Monday 7:00 a.m., with in-person staffing support as needed
• Self-scheduling with the Clinical Manager team based on unit needs

Pay

Expected starting pay range: $103,292.80 – $134,492.80 annually. Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Provide programmatic leadership of the clinical component in assigned areas to ensure quality patient care outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director to develop and implement goals, standards, policies, educational programs, procedures, and practices aligned with the strategic plan.
• Monitor situations affecting daily operations and take appropriate actions.
• Participate in the development, coaching, and evaluation of department personnel; mentor and provide learning and development opportunities for direct reports.
• Establish workforce communication and approaches that represent Core Values and cultural competence.
• Ensure staff competence through appropriate training and practice oversight.
• Demonstrate consistent integration of the Interprofessional Practice Model (IPM) in all aspects of practice.
• Ensure shared governance and shared decision‑making are integrated with leadership practices.
• Demonstrate skill with interpersonal communication, presentations, written materials, and group facilitation.
• Hold self and others accountable for mutual professional expectations and outcomes.

Compliance

• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
• Consistently assure quality and adherence to standards through auditing and quality assurance approaches.
• Follow Director guidance in developing and implementing corrective action plans.
• Partner with Center for Professional Excellence (CPE) and Accreditation Services leaders to improve staff performance, compliance, and documentation.
• Assure all reporting staff have required competence, education, and clinical performance meeting compliance standards.
• Enhance relationships to promote interdisciplinary involvement and knowledge of compliance standards, status, and actions.
• Facilitate employee knowledge and actions with appropriate policies and performance standards.

Operations

• Serve as a point of contact and resource for daily operations; research and resolve operational questions and problems.
• Act as a resource for staff in resolving complex issues and concerns.
• Provide oversight and guidance in day‑to‑day patient staffing; evaluate and adjust resource allocation based on patient needs and system factors.
• Establish and maintain procedures for orientation of new employees.
• Assure integration of annual operational goals into daily practice.
• Address problem trends; develop, plan, and implement solutions to improve processes and workflow for individuals and systems.
• Provide oversight and evaluation of clinical practices, patient outcomes, and all practices associated with safety and quality patient care.
• Maintain competency to support patient care delivery for the area as needed.

Project Management

• Provide leadership for overall direction, coordination, implementation, and completion of specific projects.
• Assure alignment of developing projects with organizational priorities and strategic plan.
• Develop project plans, resource allocation, and timelines; manage day‑to‑day operational aspects and scope.
• Direct assigned project teams ensuring effective utilization of resources.
• Report project progress to all stakeholders; provide detailed organizational communication plans when clinical operations are impacted.
• Integrate principles of inclusion throughout projects and daily operations.

Financial Management

• Engage with day‑to‑day operations impacting productivity; conduct analysis and partner on resource allocation decisions.
• Collaborate with the Director to develop, implement, and evaluate the department’s annual operating and capital budget to achieve organizational and departmental objectives.
• Analyze and monitor financial performance; assist in reporting financial results.
• Evaluate variances, determine underlying causes, and establish proposed solutions.
• Provide clinical practice leadership for the operation of specified patient services departments dedicated to the care of infants, children, and adolescents.
• Provide direct support and oversight of clinical practice, coordination of patient care delivery, coaching and development of staff, and management of the work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• 5+ years of nursing experience (per role overview); 3+ years of work experience in nursing (per qualifications list)
• Active RN License in Ohio

Benefits

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) and America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• Named one of the nation’s America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune
• Consistently certified as a great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer per the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Culture of innovation with responsible use of artificial intelligence encouraged