Pediatric Outpatient Nurse Manager — Lead Care Ops

La Rabida Children's Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks an Ambulatory Nurse Manager to lead a multi-specialty pediatric outpatient clinic, overseeing daily operations and ensuring safe, high-quality patient care. You will supervise nurses and clinical staff, guide workflow improvements, and promote staff development within regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes leadership in outpatient settings, collaboration with hospital management, and ongoing quality initiatives to support chronically ill or

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN required.
• Pediatric nursing leadership experience preferred.
• BLS, PALS, Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Outpatient Clinic Operations, Leadership, Family Centered Philosophy.
• CPR required. Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day ambulatory clinic operations for a multi-specialty pediatric outpatient clinic.
• Supervises clinic staff through onboarding, training, competency assessments, real-time coaching, and issue resolution .
• Leads operational planning including staff scheduling, provider coordination, and development of clinical guidelines and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensures quality assurance by chart reviews, tracking metrics, and implementing performance improvements.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and ensures licensure and certification requirements are met.

Skills

Pediatric nursing leadership

Clinical operations

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Patient safety

Education

BSN

Job description

La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks an Ambulatory Nurse Manager to lead a multi-specialty pediatric outpatient clinic, overseeing daily operations and ensuring safe, high-quality patient care. You will supervise nurses and clinical staff, guide workflow improvements, and promote staff development within regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes leadership in outpatient settings, collaboration with hospital management, and ongoing quality initiatives to support chronically ill or