RN Clinical Manager, Psychiatry Float Pool

Cincinnati Children's•College Hill, OH

8d•$100,526 - $130,686•Onsite

About The Position

Cincinnati Children's is seeking an experienced nursing leader to manage our Psychiatry Float Pool team. This role supports behavioral health programs across our College Hill and Lindner Center of Hope locations. Unlike a traditional unit-based manager position, this role oversees a flexible team of nurses and clinical staff who work across multiple behavioral health settings. You'll help ensure patients receive the right care at the right time while supporting the growth and success of your team.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution
Active Ohio RN license (or multistate compact)
At least three years of nursing experience
Foreign graduates must have license validated through TruMerit per Ohio Board of Nursing code for Foreign Graduates
Pass Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification Course during orientation
Clinical experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting
Previous leadership experience such as charge nurse, supervisor, team lead, or manager

Nice To Haves

Experience leading teams within behavioral health or psychiatric care settings
Experience managing staffing, scheduling, or workforce operations
Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field

Responsibilities

Lead and Support Your Team: Recruit, coach, and develop nursing and clinical staff. Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment. Help team members build skills and grow professionally. Partner with nursing, operational, and clinical leaders to support patient care and staff success.
Manage Daily Operations: Oversee staffing and scheduling across behavioral health programs. Help ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet patient care needs. Address day-to-day operational and employee concerns. Support onboarding and orientation for new team members. Identify opportunities to improve workflows and team effectiveness.
Promote Quality and Safety: Help ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. Support staff education, competency development, and best practices. Participate in initiatives that improve patient safety, quality of care, and team performance. Partner with quality and education teams to maintain high standards of care.
Support Workforce Development: Build and maintain a highly skilled and adaptable team. Support employee engagement, retention, and career growth. Identify learning opportunities and partner with educators to address development needs.
Financial and Resource Management: Monitor staffing and productivity trends. Assist with budgeting and resource planning. Help balance operational needs while maintaining quality patient care.