Lead Nurse Manager, Pediatric Cardiac OR

Nemours in; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Pediatric CVOR in Wilmington, DE. You will lead nursing practice, mentor a specialized team, and drive evidence-based care in a high-volume pediatric cardiac operating room.

You will oversee clinical operations, collaborate across disciplines, ensure credentialing and ongoing professional development, and manage resources to support excellent patient outcomes and lean improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Five years clinical experience required; pediatrics preferred.
• Previous management experience required.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, management theory, and the change process.
• Active Delaware RN license required.
• Certification in nursing administration and/or CVOR preferred.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing practice and organizational decision-making within the Pediatric Cardiac OR.
• Ensure safe, high-quality care for patients and families.
• Guide, supervise, mentor, and develop team members reporting to the Nurse Manager.
• Coordinate nursing services with other health care disciplines to support seamless perioperative care.
• Recruit, select, retain, staff, and schedule personnel to promote effective team utilization.
• Ensure appropriate orientation, credentialing, and continuing professional development.
• Evaluate personnel performance and foster a culture of peer review and growth.
• Plan and monitor the budget for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Engage staff in evaluative research and learning experiences for nursing and students.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Change management

LEAN/continuous improvement

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Delaware RN license

Nursing administration/CVOR certification (preferred)

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Pediatric CVOR in Wilmington, DE. You will lead nursing practice, mentor a specialized team, and drive evidence-based care in a high-volume pediatric cardiac operating room.

You will oversee clinical operations, collaborate across disciplines, ensure credentialing and ongoing professional development, and manage resources to support excellent patient outcomes and lean improvement initiatives.