Clinical Operations Manager- NICU/Peds

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Clinical Operations Manager for the NICU/Peds unit to lead operational excellence and high-quality patient care. This onsite role requires strong nursing leadership, clinical expertise, and a commitment to advancing outcomes.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, interprofessional collaboration, and maintaining 24x7 coverage, including rounds and on-call responsibilities. A BSN is required, with MSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a BSN; MSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or compact license.
• Basic Life Support certification via AHA.

Responsibilities

• Lead 24x7 unit operations in NICU/Pediatrics.
• Translate strategic priorities into operational plans.
• Direct interprofessional team of healthcare professionals.
• Advance nursing practice with evidenced-based standards.
• Maintain onsite leadership Monday–Friday with on-call availability.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Clinical operations

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)

Master of Nursing (MSN)

MSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Clinical Operations Manager-NICU/Peds

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes.They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do.Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our NICU leadership team in the role of Clinical Operations Manager.

The clinical manager of operations combines clinical experience and contemporary leadership practices with the IU Health Way to achieve excellent outcomes. Accountable for translating and achieving our strategic priorities and outcomes: quality and safety improvements, care affordability, great patient experiences, and great team member experiences. Accountable for providing strategic vision and operational planning for assigned unit. Incumbents will lead an interprofessional team to create an environment where the team is empowered to achieve excellence in patient and organizational outcomes. This role is accountable for advancing nursing practice by advocating and consistently embedding evidenced-base practices and professional nursing standards. Provides oversight of unit that is operational and staffed 24 x 7, weekends, and holidays.

This is a fully onsite role Monday-Friday day shift with availability to round to evenings and weekends plus on call responsibilities. Candidates should have previous leadership experience as well as NICU or pediatric experience.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Clinical Operations Director

Direct Reports: 40

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Requires a Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).
• If bachelor degree not in nursing, must have Master of Nursing (MSN).
• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Specialty certification related to nursing practice or leadership is preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Required Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Indiana University Health isunlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana oneof the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 16 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.