RN Clinical Manager, PICU

cincinnatichildrens; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 103,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse Clinical Manager for night operations in the PICU. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee staffing for day-to-day patient care, and supervise approximately 30–40 staff while maintaining high care standards.

The role emphasizes leadership development, operational coordination, and collaboration with the Clinical Director to advance goals and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• BSN required and RN licensure.
• 3–5 years RN clinical experience.
• Pediatric critical care background; PICU experience preferred.
• Emerging leadership experience, such as charge nurse or project work.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical component to ensure quality patient care and align with strategy.
• Mentor and evaluate department personnel; oversee scheduling and workforce development.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with audits and quality assurance processes.
• Provide project leadership and optimize workflows for daily operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Pediatric critical care

Staff scheduling

Coaching and mentorship

Operational oversight

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Primary Location

Burnet Campus Department

PICU Shift

Night (United States of America) Schedule

Full time Weekly Hours

40 FTE

1 Employee Status

Regular

*Expected Starting Pay Range

$103,292.80 - $134,492.80 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Description of role:

The Registered Nurse Clinical Manager is responsible for providing clinical leadership and oversight for day-to-day patient care operations. This role supports staffing coordination and scheduling, addresses operational staffing challenges, participates in department and organizational projects, and provides clinical support during night operations. The Clinical Manager directly supervises approximately 30-40 staff members and is accountable for performance management, coaching, and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of Registered Nurse clinical experience

Strong pediatric critical care background; Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience preferred

Demonstrated informal or emerging leadership experience, such as charge nurse responsibilities, precepting, or project team participation

Schedule:

Position is scheduled for straight night shifts

Four (4) 10‑hour shifts per week , with scheduled hours of either 5:00 PM - 3:00 AM or 7:00 PM - 5:00 AM

Weekend call rotation required approximately every 5-6 weeks

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership - The Clinical Manager will provide programmatic leadership of the clinical component in their assigned areas to ensure quality patient care outcomes. The Manager in collaboration with Clinical Director will develop and implement goals, standards, policies, educational programs, procedures and practices in alignment with the strategic plan. Situations that affect daily operations will be monitored and appropriate actions taken. The Clinical Manager will participate in the development, coaching, and evaluation of department personnel. Mentor and provide learning and development opportunities for direct reports. The Clinical Manager will establish workforce communication and approaches that will represent our Core Values and cultural competence. Staff competence will be ensured through appropriate training and practice oversight. Demonstrates consistent integration of the Interprofessional Practice Model (IPM) in all aspects of practice. The Clinical Manager will ensure that shared governance and shared decision making are integrated with leadership practices. Demonstrate skill with interpersonal communication along with presentations, written materials and through group facilitation. Holds self and other accountable for mutual professional expectations and outcomes.

Compliance - Managers will maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Consistently assure quality and adherence to standards by utilizing auditing and quality assurance approaches. Managers will follow the guidance of their Directors in the development and implementation of corrective action plans. Partner with department leaders of Center for Professional Excellence (CPE) and Accreditation Services to improve staff performance, compliance and documentation. Assure all reporting staff have required competence, education and their clinical performance represents standards of compliance. Enhance relationships to promote interdisciplinary involvement and knowledge of compliance standards, status, and actions. Managers facilitate the knowledge and actions of their employees with appropriate policies and standards of performance.

Operations - Serve as a point of contact and resource for the daily operations. Research and resolve operational questions and problems as they arise. Serve as a resource to staff in the resolution of complex issues and concerns. Provide oversight and guidance in the day to day patient staffing. Evaluate and adjust resource allocation based on patient needs and system factors. Establish and maintain procedures for orientation of new employees. Assure integration of annual operational goals into daily practice. Address problem trends, develop, plan and implement solutions to improve processes and work flow for both individuals and systems for which teams work. Provide oversight and evaluation of clinical practices, patient outcomes and all practices associated with safety and quality patient care. The Clinical Manager will be competent to support patient care delivery for their area as needed.

Project Management - Provide leadership for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, and completion of specific projects. Assure alignment of developing projects with organizational priorities and strategic plan. Develop project plans resource allocation, and timeline. Manage the d