Clinical Manager RN Neurosciences Institute

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Total Rewards package

401k employer match

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora seeks a Clinical Manager to oversee the Neurology ambulatory division, providing clinical leadership and guiding staff through developmentally appropriate care and outcomes evaluation.

With a focus on quality and safety, you will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive performance metrics, and support organizational goals. The role includes budget oversight, staff coaching, and collaboration with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• RN license (active) and advanced nursing degree.
• Minimum 3 years pediatric clinical experience and 2 years nursing leadership.
• BLS/CPR required; ANCC or Magnet certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and communicates department strategic plan and annual goals.
• Selects, trains, and evaluates staff; fosters development and high performance.
• Manages hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions with leadership.
• Develops department budget recommendations and monitors expenditures.
• Leads daily operations and ensures policy/regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Budget management

Quality improvement

EHR systems

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.

The Neuroscience Institute's primary neurology ambulatory clinic is located on the Anschutz Campus, with additional neurology services supported across several Network of Care sites in the Denver Metro region. Our team provides comprehensive neurologic care to pediatric patients with a wide range of acute, episodic, and chronic neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Neurology ambulatory nurses collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team that includes advanced practice providers, registered nurses, medical assistants, EEG/EMG technologists, social workers, and pediatric neurologists, including epileptologists, neuroimmunology specialists, neuromuscular specialists. Together, we coordinate care for patients across the continuum while supporting both diagnostic evaluations and ongoing disease management.

Our clinic cares for children with conditions including, but not limited to:

• Chronic neurologic conditions such as epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, cerebral palsy, neurogenetic syndromes, movement disorders, and neuroimmunologic diseases
• Neurodevelopmental and congenital disorders including developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder with neurological comorbidities, neurometabolic and neurogenetic disorders
• Acute and episodic concerns such as headaches and migraines, seizures, tics, and other new-onset neurological symptoms

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 Required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing

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.

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

• 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
• access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career
• 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.

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.

Location: Aurora

Estimated Close Date: 10/20/2026

Department: Ambulatory Clinics: Neurology, Developmental Peds, and Sie Center

Status: Full-time, benefit eligible

Shift: Monday - Friday, standard business hours.