Senior Clinical Nurse Manager- Emergency Department

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Clinical Nurse Manager at Akron Children's oversees daily operations in high-complexity units, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care delivery. This role ensures safe, supportive environments that enhance patient engagement and professional development, with 24-hour accountability for direct care units.

You will lead budgeting, staffing, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance while championing the use of technology

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• MSN or MBA/MHA/MPH or equivalent must be completed within 3 years of hire.
• Currently licensed to practice as an Ohio RN.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the unit's budgeting, ensuring effective oversight of expenses and revenue.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, coaching and performance management for staff.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives focused on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure effective integration and use of technology in patient care and nursing practices.
• Drive change management and collaborative decision-making to align unit goals with organizational strategy.
• Develop and implement staff development and retention strategies to boost engagement.
• Promote diversity in staffing and patient care settings.
• Demonstrate accountability across responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Autonomy

Staff development

Education

BSN

MSN or MBA within 3 years

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summary

The Senior Clinical Nurse Manager oversees daily operations in high-complexity units, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care delivery to create safe and supportive environments that enhance patient engagement. The Senior Clinical Nurse Manager fosters a professional culture where team members work together to achieve optimal patient outcomes and advance their professional development. As a nurse leader, this position carries 24-hour accountability for direct care units and serves as a crucial link between administrative strategies and patient care.

Full-time, 40 hours/week variable Onsite- Akron ED

Summary

The Senior Clinical Nurse Manager oversees daily operations in high-complexity units, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care delivery to create safe and supportive environments that enhance patient engagement. The Senior Clinical Nurse Manager fosters a professional culture where team members work together to achieve optimal patient outcomes and advance their professional development. As a nurse leader, this position carries 24-hour accountability for direct care units and serves as a crucial link between administrative strategies and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage the unit's financial operations, ensuring effective budget oversight and revenue generation.
• Oversee human resource activities including hiring, firing, coaching and performance management for staff.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives focused on key metrics, quality assurance, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure the effective integration and use of technology in patient care and nursing practices.
• Lead strategic initiatives, facilitating change management, collaboration, and shared decision making to align unit objectives with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement performance management, staff development, and retention strategies to enhance workforce engagement.
• Cultivate relationships and influence behaviors by managing situations effectively and promoting professional development.
• Champion diversity in staffing and patient care settings.
• Demonstrate personal and professional accountability in all responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Technical Expertise

• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Strong leadership skills including communication/organizational skills, time management, coping skills, motivation, problem solving, autonomy, and supporting the team is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Budgeting and electronic

Education and Experience

• Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing [BSN] is required; Master's degree in Nursing [MSN} or other field [MBA, MHA, MPH, etc.) is required or obtained within 3 years of hire
• Licensure: Currently licensed to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio is required.
• Certification: Current Health Care Provider BLS training from the American Heart Association is required.
• If assigned to general care units, PEARS is required.
• If assigned to critical care units, PALS, ACLS, TNCC, and/or NRP is required
• If assigned to ED, Surgical Services, Sedation Services, Transitional Care/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and Transport, within 1 year of date of hire PALS, ACLS, TNCC, and/or NRP is required.
• Relevant professional nursing certification, preferred
• Years of relevant experience: Minimum 5 years of nursing experience required.
• Years of supervisory experience: Minimum 3 years leadership experience preferred.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000 Status: Onsite