Clinical Manager RN Operating Room

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

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced Clinical Manager for the Anschutz Operating Room. The role leads a 14 OR pediatric surgical unit, guiding nursing staff to deliver developmentally appropriate patient care and improve outcomes.

The position focuses on strategic planning, staff development, budget management, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with hospital leadership to advance safety and quality in a fast-paced pediatric environment.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• MSN or related master's required.
• Five years of clinical nursing experience with at least two years in leadership.
• RN license required.
• BLS/CPR from AHA with at least 6 months remaining.
• ANCC or Magnet certification.

Responsibilities

• Develops and communicates the department's strategic plan and annual goals.
• Selects, trains, and evaluates staff to promote development and high performance.
• Hires, promotes, and disciplines in coordination with leadership.
• Monitors department budget and cost-effective operations.
• Provides clinical guidance for developmentally appropriate care and outcomes.
• Leads quality and safety initiatives and promotes evidence-based practice.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

BSN

MSN or related master's

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 Operating Room at our Anschutz campus is a 14 OR unit that treats children and adolescents for any level of injury or illness. The unit supports 24 different surgical specialties and performs more than 23,000 cases a year. We perform a wide variety of surgical procedures including plastic reconstructive surgery, fetal surgery, burn treatment, trauma surgery, orthopedic surgery, transplant surgery, and many more. Our OR nurses and surgical technologists receive extensive training and education in all surgical specialties promoting communication, teamwork, and critical thinking. You will find our team to be a passionate and intelligent interdisciplinary team focused on providing excellent care to our patients, in a fast-paced environment.

Department Name: Anschutz Operating Room

Job Status: Full time, 40 hours per week, eligible for benefits

Shift: Four (4) 10-hour shifts

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
  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
  • Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master's in health related field required.
• Experience
  • Five years of clinical nursing experience, with two of those years including nursing leadership experience. Leadership experience may include staff supervision, leading clinical practice initiatives, serving as a charge nurse or house supervisor, and/or precepting and mentoring nursing staff.
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Registered Nurse (RN) License
  • 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

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.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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Estimated Close Date: 10/31/2026