Lead Pediatric Cardiac OR Nurse Manager

NemoursCareerSite; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE seeks a Nurse Manager for Pediatric CVOR to lead the Cardiac OR team. This role directs patient care, mentors a specialized nursing staff, and fosters clinical excellence and continuous improvement in a high-volume pediatric cardiac program.

The ideal candidate brings pediatric cardiac OR experience as scrub and circulating nurse, strong leadership, fiscal stewardship, and a commitment to evidence-based practice and benchmarked outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• At least five years of clinical experience; pediatrics preferred.
• Previous management experience required.
• 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 accountability for safe, high-quality, and appropriate care for patients and families.
• Guide, supervise, 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 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 students.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing administration

Change management

Evidence-based practice

LEAN

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Delaware RN license

Tools

Nursing administration certification

CVOR certification

AHA Healthcare Provider certification

Job description

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE seeks a Nurse Manager for Pediatric CVOR to lead the Cardiac OR team. This role directs patient care, mentors a specialized nursing staff, and fosters clinical excellence and continuous improvement in a high-volume pediatric cardiac program.

The ideal candidate brings pediatric cardiac OR experience as scrub and circulating nurse, strong leadership, fiscal stewardship, and a commitment to evidence-based practice and benchmarked outcomes.