RN Clinical Manager, Psychiatry Clinic

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Manager, RN (SC) at Cook Children’s Health Care System leads psychiatry nursing practice with strong clinical oversight and staff development. You’ll manage personnel, budgets, and physician relations while staying clinically connected to support the team on the floor in a high-volume pediatric setting.

This role requires a current RN license, BLS, and PALS, with 2 years of nursing leadership and pediatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
• Psych/Behavioral Health and pediatric experience preferred.
• Active, unrestricted RN license.
• BLS certification.
• PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Articulate a compelling departmental vision with authority over nursing practice and staff development.
• Oversee department finances, resource allocation, and physician relations.
• Provide clinical support on the floor as needed and foster teamwork in a high-volume clinical setting.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Pediatric experience

RN license

BLS

PALS

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Summary:
The Clinical Manager, RN (SC) role is responsible for articulating a compelling departmental vision while maintaining full authority and accountability for nursing practice, personnel management, staff development, and physician relations. Beyond clinical oversight, the Manager oversees department finances and strategic resource allocation, ensuring that all operations align with quality care standards and physician satisfaction goals. While primarily focused on management and sound clinical decision-making, the individual maintains the clinical proficiency to support the team on the floor as needed, fostering a culture of teamwork and unit pride within high-volume specialty clinic environments.

Location:
Dodson Medical Office Building
Department:
Psychiatry
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
40
Summary:
The Clinical Manager, RN (SC) role is responsible for articulating a compelling departmental vision while maintaining full authority and accountability for nursing practice, personnel management, staff development, and physician relations. Beyond clinical oversight, the Manager oversees department finances and strategic resource allocation, ensuring that all operations align with quality care standards and physician satisfaction goals. While primarily focused on management and sound clinical decision-making, the individual maintains the clinical proficiency to support the team on the floor as needed, fostering a culture of teamwork and unit pride within high-volume specialty clinic environments.
Qualifications:

• 2 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
• Psych/Behavioral Health experience preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing. Grandfather in Associate's degree.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS.
• PALS.

About Cook Children’s:
Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.
At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system––we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through––and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.
Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
Cook Children’s is a Texas‑only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.