Nurse Manager, Pediatric Cardiac Operating Room

Nemours-Children; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE seeks a Nurse Manager for Pediatric CVOR to lead the cardiac OR team, guide patient care, and drive continuous improvement. You will mentor staff, manage resources, and align practice with evidence-based standards to deliver exceptional outcomes for children and families.

The role requires a seasoned nursing leader with pediatric cardiac OR experience, strong change-management skills, and fiscal stewardship.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least five years of clinical experience; pediatrics preferred.
• Previous management experience required.
• Delaware RN license active.
• Certification in nursing administration and/or CVOR preferred.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing practice and decision-making in Pediatric Cardiac OR.
• Ensure safe, high-quality care for patients and families.
• Mentor and develop OR nursing staff and coordinate perioperative services.
• Recruit, staff, and schedule personnel to optimize team use.
• Plan and monitor budget for assigned areas.
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Pediatric care

Budget management

Quality improvement

Change management

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Lead exceptional cardiac surgical care. Develop an outstanding team. Help shape the future of pediatric CVOR nursing.

Nemours is seeking a Nurse Manager, Pediatric CVOR to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, DE.

Bring your cardiovascular operating room expertise and leadership vision to our dedicated Pediatric Cardiac Operating Room. As Cardiac OR Nurse Manager, you will guide patient care across the cardiac operative suite, mentor and develop a highly specialized team, and cultivate an environment where clinical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement thrive. Our Cardiac OR performs approximately 200 cardiac procedures annually, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and families every day.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished nursing leader with pediatric cardiac OR experience as both a scrub and circulating nurse. You will pair deep clinical expertise with strategic thinking, fiscal stewardship, strong change-management skills, and a commitment to evidence-based practice and benchmarked quality outcomes.

Make an Impact

In this role, you will facilitate, coordinate, and direct patient care services while leading the planning and effective use of human and material resources. You will champion the principles of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet model, support departmental and hospital quality assessment and improvement programs, and translate opportunities into actions aligned with the goals of the Nemours Foundation. Your leadership will advance evidence-based care delivery, exceptional patient service and outcomes, LEAN or similar continuous-improvement practices, and responsible resource management.

Key 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, 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, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development.
• Evaluate personnel performance and foster a strong culture of peer review and professional growth.
• Plan and monitor the budget for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Engage staff in evaluative research and create meaningful learning experiences for nursing and other students.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or a related field preferred.
• At least five years of clinical experience required; one or more years in pediatrics preferred.
• Previous management experience required.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice, management theory, and the change process.
• Active Delaware registered nurse license required.
• Certification in nursing administration and/or CVOR preferred.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification required.

Questions? Contact Megan Roberts at 302-298-8295 or [e-mail].