Clinical Nurse Manager

Akron Children's Center • Warren, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Strong leadership skills including communication/organizational skills, time management, coping skills, motivation, problem solving, autonomy, and supporting the team is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Budgeting and electronic timekeeping software is preferred.
• 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.
• Licensure: Currently licensed to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio is required.
• 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.
• Years of relevant experience: Minimum 5 years of nursing experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Years of supervisory experience: Minimum 2 years in a leadership role preferred.
• Relevant professional nursing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations related to the unit's budget and revenue.
• Oversee human resource functions including hiring, firing, coaching and performance management of employees.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives focused on metrics, quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure effective use of technology in patient care and nursing practices.
• Lead strategic initiatives involving change management, collaboration, and shared decision making to align unit goals with organizational objectives.
• Develop staff through performance management, training, and retention strategies.
• Cultivate relationships and influence behaviors through effective situation management and professional development promotion.
• Advocate for diversity in staffing and patient care practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager