Clinical Manager RN

Children's Hospital Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefit

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs seeks a Clinical Manager to lead a direct pediatric care department, ensuring adherence to policies, quality standards, and safety. You will guide staff in developmentally appropriate care and evaluate outcomes, while partnering with leaders to drive improvements and professional development.

You will manage budgets, participate in strategic planning, mentor team members, and represent the department in leadership discussions, promoting a positive

Qualifications

• RN required and licensed (BLS/CPR)
• MSN preferred for leadership
• Three years clinical experience
• Two years nursing leadership experience
• ANCC or Magnet certification desirable

Responsibilities

• Develops and communicates strategic plan and annual goals for the department
• Selects, trains, and evaluates department staff
• Manages hiring decisions in coordination with leadership
• Monitors department budget and expenditures
• Directs daily operations ensuring policy compliance and safe care
• Provides clinical guidance for developmentally appropriate pediatric care
• Allocates resources to meet patient care demands within budget
• Establishes performance metrics with leadership to drive improvement
• Resolves escalated patient/family issues with data-informed decisions
• Leads culture of clinical inquiry and quality improvement projects
• Represents department in senior leadership and interdepartmental meetings

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Quality improvement

Budget management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Overview

The Clinical Manager oversees the daily operations of a direct patient care department, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and quality standards. This role provides clinical leadership, guiding staff in delivering developmentally appropriate care and evaluating outcomes. The Clinical Manager supports quality and safety initiatives, contributes to organizational goals, and drives improvements in healthcare performance and patient experience. In collaboration with other healthcare leaders, the Clinical Manager fosters professional development, coaches for performance, and cultivates a positive environment for both team members and patients/families.

Job Overview

The Clinical Manager oversees the daily operations of a direct patient care department, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and quality standards. This role provides clinical leadership, guiding staff in delivering developmentally appropriate care and evaluating outcomes. The Clinical Manager supports quality and safety initiatives, contributes to organizational goals, and drives improvements in healthcare performance and patient experience. In collaboration with other healthcare leaders, the Clinical Manager fosters professional development, coaches for performance, and cultivates a positive environment for both team members and patients/families.

Department: CSH Psych ED

Status: Full-time, benefit eligible

Shift: Monday - Friday 8 to 4. Occasional travel to Anschutz for meetings and trainings. Some work outside of business hours to meet organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and communicates the department’s strategic plan and annual goals, aligning team priorities with organizational objectives to enhance clinical practice, quality of care, and professional growth.
• Selects, trains, and evaluates department staff, creating a supportive environment that promotes development, engagement, and high performance.
• Makes decisions on hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations in coordination with Associate Clinical Managers.
• Develops departmental budget recommendations and monitors expenditures to support cost-effective operations.
• Directs and manages daily departmental operations, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Uses evidence-based practice to develop and maintain guidelines for safe, effective care.
• Provides clinical expertise, guiding team members in delivering developmentally appropriate care and evaluating outcomes for infants and children with complex health needs.
• Oversees staff and financial resource allocation, adjusting as needed to meet patient care demands while maintaining budget compliance.
• Establishes department performance metrics and collaborates with Associate Clinical Managers to achieve clinical, operational, and developmental goals. Identifies and acts on opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Resolves escalated, complex, or sensitive patient/family issues and operational concerns, making inclusive, data-informed decisions that address root causes.
• Interprets and enforces quality and safety standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and promote best practices.
• Leads and supports a culture of clinical inquiry by mentoring team members on practice-based research and quality improvement projects.
• Represents the department in senior leadership and interdepartmental meetings, fostering collaboration across teams and participating in organizational committees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Master of Science in Nursing
• Area of Study
  • or Master’s in health related field
• Experience
  • Minimum Experience Required:Three (3) years of clinical experience and two years of nursing leadership experience in supervision, leading clinical practice projects, serving as a charge nurse or house supervisor, and/or precepting.
• Equivalency
  • Not Applicable
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Basic Life Support
  • Registered Nurse
• Additional Requirements
  • BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or Magnet recognized Certification
• Competency
  • None

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $125,036.77 to $187,555.16

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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