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RN Clinical Manager Outpatient Cardiology

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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center

Compensation

$100,526.40 - $130,686.40

Burnet Campus
On-site
Posted April 30, 2026

Job Description

Position Title: RN Clinical Manager – Outpatient Cardiology
Department: Heart Institute – Outpatient Cardiology
Location: Cincinnati Children’s (Main Campus and regional outpatient sites as needed)
Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt

About the Role

At Cincinnati Children’s, we are driven by a shared purpose: to improve the health of children through exceptional care, innovation, and discovery. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Registered Nurse leader to serve as Clinical Manager for our Outpatient Cardiology team.

This role provides clinical, operational, and people leadership across a growing outpatient cardiology program. The Clinical Manager will partner closely with physician leadership and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, efficient, and family-centered care across clinic settings.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Leadership

  • Oversee daily operations of outpatient cardiology clinics to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care delivery
  • Monitor patient flow, staffing models, and clinic performance metrics to optimize access and throughput
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives and support evidence-based practice

People Leadership

  • Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of outpatient cardiology RNs and clinical staff
  • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
  • Partner with Human Resources and Talent Acquisition on recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies
  • Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development planning

Program Development & Growth

  • Support expansion of outpatient cardiology services, including new clinic sites and subspecialty programs
  • Collaborate with Heart Institute leadership on strategic planning and program initiatives
  • Assist in developing workflows and care models to support evolving patient and program needs

Patient & Family Experience

  • Champion a patient- and family-centered care approach
  • Address patient concerns and escalate issues as appropriate
  • Ensure consistent delivery of compassionate, high-quality care

Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio (or ability to obtain)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of nursing experience; pediatric and/or cardiology experience preferred
  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced outpatient or ambulatory setting
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Experience with quality improvement, process improvement, and performance metrics

Why Cincinnati Children’s?

Cincinnati Children’s is consistently ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We are committed to creating an environment where leaders and clinicians can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking nurse leader who can balance operational excellence with people leadership. The ideal candidate is adaptable, strategic, and passionate about building and leading high-performing teams in a growing outpatient environment.

Join us in shaping the future of pediatric cardiology care—where leadership, compassion, and innovation come together.

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


 

Primary Location

Burnet Campus


 

Schedule

Full time


 

Shift

Day (United States of America)


 

Department

Outpatient Cardiology


 

Employee Status

Regular


 

FTE

1


 

Weekly Hours

40


 

*Expected Starting Pay Range

*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status

$100,526.40 - $130,686.40


 

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: 

 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