Manager, Nursing Services-RN - Main NICU - Full Time - Days

The Christ Hospital Health Network•Cincinnati, OH

21d

About The Position

The Clinical Manager is a transformational, transparent, and tribal leader who advocates for and allocates resources to promote efficient, effective, safe, and compassionate nursing care. The role supports current standards of practice, shared decision-making, and professional autonomy, and is responsible for implementing the organization’s vision, mission, philosophy, core values, evidence-based practice, and standards within assigned nursing services. The manager leads unit-based and department-wide performance improvement and high-reliability initiatives. The position provides administrative leadership, 24/7 operational oversight of assigned units, and responsibility for staffing, care delivery, quality, patient and workplace safety, and coordination with physicians and other healthcare disciplines. It also identifies and manages resources, contributes to budgeting and cost-effectiveness efforts, and supports staff development, professional practice, and community engagement.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
BSN required; MSN preferred.
Minimum of three (2) years in clinical nursing practice, as stated in the posting.
One year of experience in a leadership position.
Current RN license in the state of employment.
Membership in professional organizations required.
Demonstrated knowledge of nursing, healthcare, and organizational systems and strategies.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in robust process improvement, performance improvement, high-reliability principles, and just culture.
Knowledge of JCAHO standards and other external healthcare evaluation and accreditation organizations.
Experience with methodologies and processes related to organizational financial viability.
Well-developed communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
BLS certification required prior to patient contact.

Nice To Haves

MSN.
NE-BC certification.
ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate transformational, transparent, and tribal leadership.
Lead unit- and department-level performance improvement and high-reliability initiatives to improve outcomes.
Communicate job standards and hold staff accountable; provide counseling, corrective action, performance evaluations, feedback, and motivation.
Conduct outcomes-focused rounding and support peer review and staff input into evaluations.
Provide opportunities and structure for staff nurses to set and achieve goals; delegate management responsibilities appropriately.
Promote unit-based care innovation and transformation; conduct leadership and staff meetings and enable staff participation in councils, taskforces, and hospital activities.
Monitor staff competencies and model professionalism, ethical conduct, positive communication, attendance, and accountability.
Participate in councils, taskforces, and special projects; communicate and achieve organizational and unit goals; align unit care delivery with the TCHHN Professional Practice Model and support Magnet Recognition Program efforts.
Provide 24/7 operational oversight of assigned units, except when on paid time off and covered by another leader.
Schedule personnel to meet unit needs and oversee transparent staffing across the organization.
Develop and implement patient-care delivery models that maximize resources and productivity while respecting individual rights, preferences, ethnicity, culture, and diversity.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, physicians, and visitors; fill vacancies promptly and establish work standards with staff input.
Maintain flexible work hours and an environment conducive to small tests of change; ensure use of the nursing process and timely orientation documentation for new hires, float staff, and agency personnel.
Evaluate unit operations, quality, and level of care; collaborate with physician leadership on operational and clinical improvements.
Conduct and facilitate performance assessment and improvement activities; promptly inform risk management and leadership of serious or potentially serious patient or visitor issues.
Coordinate nursing care with other healthcare disciplines and integrate services across the healthcare continuum.
Identify and quantify resources required for patient care and work toward productivity standards.
Participate in zero-based budgeting and monitor budget performance by pay period; prepare for and participate in finance budget presentations.
Implement cost-reduction strategies while maintaining quality and workforce goals; balance patient needs, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Stay current on healthcare finance and reimbursement; organize work around objectives and goals, demonstrate business acumen, and relate budgets to organizational strategy.
Pursue self-development and participate in hospital leadership and talent-development programs.
Network with colleagues, maintain membership in professional nursing organizations, and incorporate standards and evidence-based practice into operations.
Share knowledge with peers and other nursing managers and encourage evidence-based practice changes.
Develop and support staff development plans; assist staff in pursuing education, professional advancement, and certifications.
Represent nursing or the hospital in the community and support organizationally sponsored community events and community service.