RN Clinical Manager – Ambulatory Subspecialty Sites

Job description

Primary Location Liberty Campus Department Green Township Clinic Shift Day (United States of America) Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40 FTE 1 Employee Status Regular *Expected Starting Pay Range $100,526.40 - $130,686.40 *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. RN Clinical Manager – Ambulatory Subspecialty Sites Shift/Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts; occasional Saturday coverage as needed for clinic call-offs (infrequent) Location: Multi-site position – supporting various Cincinnati Children’s Ambulatory Subspecialty Clinics (specific site assignments to be determined; flexibility required) Cincinnati Children’s is seeking an experienced and collaborative Registered Nurse Clinical Manager to provide leadership and operational oversight across multiple Ambulatory Subspecialty Clinics. This position plays a key role in advancing clinical excellence, ensuring safe, high-quality care delivery, and supporting staff development in a fast-growing and dynamic ambulatory environment. About the Role The Clinical Manager will partner with site leaders, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to support daily operations, promote standardization of practice, and foster a positive, team-oriented culture. Our Ambulatory Nursing team continues to grow rapidly, expanding services to meet the needs of children and families across the region. The specific locations supported by this position will be determined based on organizational priorities and may evolve over time. Current sites include Liberty, Mason, Eastgate, CVH, Union, Green Township, Batesville, Louisville, Centerville, and Maysville, with the addition of a new Site-Based Resource team at the Burnet (Main) Campus. We are seeking a leader who is passionate about people, process, and patient care—someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces growth and change. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership and direction for nursing and clinical operations across assigned ambulatory subspecialty sites. Support patient care delivery, staff engagement, and operational efficiency across multiple clinic locations. Ensure adherence to Cincinnati Children’s policies, standards of care, and regulatory requirements. Partner with clinic leadership to monitor staffing needs, patient flow, and scheduling to ensure optimal coverage. Lead performance improvement initiatives focused on quality, safety, and patient experience. Mentor and coach clinical staff, fostering professional growth and accountability. Provide Saturday clinic coverage when needed for unexpected call-offs (rare occurrence). Collaborate with leadership to align clinic operations with the organization’s strategic goals and initiatives. Qualifications Active RN license in the State of Ohio, and willingness to apply for multistate RN license Bachelor’s degree in nursing required; master’s degree preferred. Minimum of five years of nursing experience, including three years in a leadership or supervisory role. Strong leadership, communication, and critical-thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to evolving needs. Experience in an ambulatory or outpatient specialty setting preferred. Ability and willingness to travel between Cincinnati Children’s ambulatory sites as needed. Why Cincinnati Children’s At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We are proud to be recognized as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the nation and as a place where our nurses are empowered to lead, learn, and make an impact every day. If you are a collaborative, forward-thinking nursing leader ready to take on a diverse and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you. 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 day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. May direct assigned project team ensuring effective utilization of resources. Reports on progress of the project to all stakeholders. Provides detailed organizational communication plans when clinical operations are impacted. Integrate principles of inclusion throughout projects and daily operations. Financial Management - Engage with the day to operations that impact productivity. Conduct analysis, partner with others in decisions around resource allocation and recognize the impact of decisions on productivity. In collaboration with director; develop, implement and evaluate the department's annual operating and capital budget to achieve the organizational and departmental objectives. Analyze and monitor financial performance and assist in the reporting of financial results. Evaluate variances, determine underlying causes, and establish proposed solutions. Provides clinical practice leadership for the operation of specified patient services departments dedicated to the care of infants, children and adolescents. Provide direct support and oversight of clinical practice, coordination of patient care delivery, coaching and development of staff, and manage the work environment. JOB QUALIFICATIONS BSN 3+ years of work experience in Nursing Active RN License in Ohio About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability