Clinical Nurse Manager

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager to oversee daily operations in an outpatient surgery setting. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, maintain 24-hour accountability for direct care units, and align clinical practice with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN with RN licensure in Ohio, 5+ years nursing experience, and 2+ years in leadership, preferably with OR/PACU exposure and pediatric background.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; BSN is required.
• Master's degree in Nursing or related field (MSN/MBA/MHA/MPH) required or obtained within 3 years of hire.
• Current RN license in Ohio.
• Current Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in OR/PACU and pediatric settings strongly preferred.
• Relevant professional nursing certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the unit budget and revenue-related financial operations.
• Oversee HR functions including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive performance improvement focusing on metrics, quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure effective use of technology in patient care and nursing practices.
• Lead strategic initiatives and change management aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop staff through performance management, training, and retention strategies.
• Cultivate relationships and influence behaviors through professional development promotion.
• Advocate for diversity in staffing and patient care practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Autonomy

Team support

Education

BSN

MSN/MBA/MHA/MPH within 3 years

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Budgeting software

Electronic timekeeping software

Job description

Full-time, onsite

This role will be for our Outpatient Surgery Center

Summary

The Clinical Nurse Manager oversees daily operations in units with low to moderate complexity, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care delivery to create safe, supportive environments that enhance patient engagement. The Clinical Nurse Manager fosters a professional culture where team members work collaboratively to achieve optimal patient outcomes and advance their professional development. As a nurse leader, the Clinical Nurse Manager holds 24-hour accountability for direct care units and serves as a crucial link between administrative strategies and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations related to the unit's budget and revenue.


• Oversee human resource functions including hiring, firing, coaching and performance management of employees.


• Drive performance improvement initiatives focused on metrics, quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. .


• Ensure effective use of technology in patient care and nursing practices.


• Lead strategic initiatives involving change management, collaboration, and shared decision making to align unit goals with organizational objectives.


• Develop staff through performance management, training, and retention strategies.


• Cultivate relationships and influence behaviors through effective situation management and professional development promotion.


• Advocate for diversity in staffing and patient care practices.


• Other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Technical Expertise

• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.


• Strong leadership skills including communication/organizational skills, time management, coping skills, motivation, problem solving, autonomy, and supporting the team is required.


• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Budgeting and electronic timekeeping software is preferred.


• Strongly prefer experience in OR/PACU.


• Strongly prefer pediatric experience.

Education and Experience

• Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing [BSN] is required; Master's degree in Nursing [MSN} or other field [MBA, MHA, MPH, etc.) is required or obtained within 3 years of hire.


• Licensure: Currently licensed to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio is required.


• Certification: Current Health Care Provider BLS training from the American Heart Association is required.


• If assigned to general care units, PEARS is required.


• If assigned to critical care units, PALS, ACLS, TNCC, and/or NRP is required


• If assigned to ED, Surgical Services, Sedation Services, Transitional Care/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and Transport, within 1 year of date of hire PALS, ACLS, TNCC, and/or NRP is required.


• Relevant professional nursing certification preferred.


• Years of relevant experience: Minimum 5 years of nursing experience required.


• Years of supervisory experience: Minimum 2 years in a leadership role preferred.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite