Clinical Manager RN Perioperative Services

Job Overview

The Clinical Manager oversees the daily operations of a direct patient care department, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and quality standards. This role provides clinical leadership, guiding staff in delivering developmentally appropriate care and evaluating outcomes. The Clinical Manager supports quality and safety initiatives, contributes to organizational goals, and drives improvements in healthcare performance and patient experience. In collaboration with other healthcare leaders, the Clinical Manager fosters professional development, coaches for performance, and cultivates a positive environment for both team members and patients/families.

At our Center for Children's Surgery, we treat the big things, the little things and everything in between. Our surgeons are world-renowned pioneers in the treatment of children and adolescents for any level of injury or illness. Our¿surgical team¿provides services in a range of locations that were built and designed to be the most healing environment for kids.

We combine advanced technology, innovative research, the latest minimally invasive techniques and expert care to be consistently ranked among the top pediatric hospitals in the country. With the most advanced procedures for the youngest of patients, our surgery locations are destinations for surgery that is less invasive, with shorter recovery times and better outcomes. We deliver some of the best outcomes in the nation and the world, which we share with parents to help them make informed decisions about their child's care.

The North Campus Perioperative Services team works out of 4 operating rooms and performs approximately 4500 surgeries per year within the specialties of ENT, Urology, Ortho, Plastics, General Surgery and others. Are you ready to join our team and help lead them into the future of surgical care?¿

Department Name: North Campus Perioperative Services

Job Status: full time, 40 hours per week, eligible for benefits

Shift: Monday through Friday, typical business hours

This position is eligible for relocation assistance, if relocating from 100 miles or greater.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and communicates the department’s strategic plan and annual goals, aligning team priorities with organizational objectives to enhance clinical practice, quality of care, and professional growth.
• Selects, trains, and evaluates department staff, creating a supportive environment that promotes development, engagement, and high performance.
• Makes decisions on hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations in coordination with Associate Clinical Managers.
• Develops departmental budget recommendations and monitors expenditures to support cost-effective operations.
• Directs and manages daily departmental operations, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Uses evidence-based practice to develop and maintain guidelines for safe, effective care.
• Provides clinical expertise, guiding team members in delivering developmentally appropriate care and evaluating outcomes for infants and children with complex health needs.
• Oversees staff and financial resource allocation, adjusting as needed to meet patient care demands while maintaining budget compliance.
• Establishes department performance metrics and collaborates with Associate Clinical Managers to achieve clinical, operational, and developmental goals. Identifies and acts on opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Resolves escalated, complex, or sensitive patient/family issues and operational concerns, making inclusive, data-informed decisions that address root causes.
• Interprets and enforces quality and safety standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and promote best practices.
• Leads and supports a culture of clinical inquiry by mentoring team members on practice-based research and quality improvement projects.
• Represents the department in senior leadership and interdepartmental meetings, fostering collaboration across teams and participating in organizational committees.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• EDUCATION – Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master’s in health related field required.
• EXPERIENCE - Three years of clinical experience and two years of nursing leadership experience in supervision, leading clinical practice projects, serving as a charge nurse or house supervisor, and/or precepting. Previous experience in perioperative services strongly preferred (Operating Room and/or Pre/PACU/Post)
• LICENCURES/CERTIFICATION(S) – Registered Nurse (RN) License. BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or Magnet recognized Certification.
  
  

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $121,394.93 to $182,092.39

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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