Lead Clinic Nurse Manager, Surgical Subspecialties

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking a Clinic Nurse Manager to lead ambulatory care operations and multiple services. You will supervise patient care personnel, ensure safe, high-quality outcomes, and uphold regulatory standards within a dynamic clinic environment.

You will manage staffing, budget considerations, and collaboration across departments while guiding CPI initiatives and staff development. This role reports to the Administrative Director and Executive Director Clinical Operations.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey (NJ).
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains nursing and clinical operations by enforcing policies and procedures in ambulatory care.
• Owns clinic operations and oversees patient throughput and provider performance.
• Manages daily staffing patterns and appropriate skill mix.
• Ensures adherence to nursing practice act requirements and regulatory standards.
• Drives a culture of safety and accountability using Just Culture principles.
• Collaborates with ancillary departments serving pediatrics.
• Develops plans aligned with hospital goals and budgets.
• Oversees staff interactions with inpatient units and other departments.
• Monitors budget indicators to ensure cost-effective, quality care.
• Assesses supplies and resources to identify cost-saving alternatives.
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement.
• Manages utilization of clinic resources to support CPI initiatives.
• Maintains clinic supply inventory and cost allocations.
• Measures satisfaction and implements improvement plans with the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Quality improvement

Customer service

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

University Hospital is seeking a Clinic Nurse Manager to lead ambulatory care operations and multiple services. You will supervise patient care personnel, ensure safe, high-quality outcomes, and uphold regulatory standards within a dynamic clinic environment.

You will manage staffing, budget considerations, and collaboration across departments while guiding CPI initiatives and staff development. This role reports to the Administrative Director and Executive Director Clinical Operations.