Registered Nurse Clinical Manager Outpatient Blood & Cancer / Day Hospital

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

A1CBDI and A5DH

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.

 

Registered Nurse Clinical Manager – Outpatient Blood & Cancer / Day Hospital

Department: Outpatient Blood & Cancer / Day Hospital Clinic
Position: Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
Schedule: Days
Reports To: Nursing Leadership

Position Overview

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking an experienced and collaborative Registered Nurse Clinical Manager to join our growing Outpatient Blood & Cancer / Day Hospital Clinic team.

As the program continues to grow, this position will become the fifth Clinical Manager supporting the department and will provide dedicated leadership for a team of approximately 26.58 FTE nursing and clinical staff.

The Clinical Manager will provide day-to-day operational and clinical leadership while partnering with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pediatric nurse leader who is passionate about oncology, hematology, staff development, quality improvement, and creating an exceptional experience for patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for approximately 26.58 FTE within the Outpatient Blood & Cancer / Day Hospital Clinic.
• Partner with the other Clinical Managers to ensure consistent nursing practice, staffing, workflows, and patient care across the department.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure appropriate staffing and resource allocation based on patient volume and acuity.
• Promote safe, efficient, and patient-centered care delivery in a complex outpatient oncology and hematology environment.
• Monitor patient flow and identify opportunities to improve access, throughput, and the overall patient experience.
• Ensure compliance with Cincinnati Children's policies, regulatory requirements, clinical standards, and evidence-based practices.
• Participate in operational planning and support the continued growth and evolution of the Blood & Cancer and Day Hospital programs.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Recruit, hire, onboard, orient, and retain high-performing nursing and clinical staff.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, psychological safety, and professional growth.
• Support staff competency development and ongoing clinical education.
• Encourage professional advancement and participation in Cincinnati Children's clinical advancement programs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide meaningful feedback to team members.
• Develop and implement strategies to support employee engagement, retention, and professional development.

Quality & Patient Safety

• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Monitor quality metrics, patient outcomes, and operational performance.
• Identify trends and opportunities for improvement and develop action plans in collaboration with the team.
• Lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives related to oncology and hematology nursing practice.
• Ensure appropriate management and reporting of safety events and patient concerns.
• Promote evidence-based nursing practice and standardization of care.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Develop strong partnerships with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, social workers, child life specialists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitate effective communication between nursing staff and interdisciplinary partners.
• Participate in departmental and program leadership meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between frontline staff and nursing leadership.
• Collaborate with other Clinical Managers to support consistency across the outpatient Blood & Cancer and Day Hospital areas.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Progressive nursing leadership or charge nurse experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex, high-volume clinical environment.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Leadership, or related field.
• Pediatric nursing experience.
• Experience in pediatric oncology, hematology, infusion, or ambulatory care.
• Previous Clinical Manager, Assistant Manager, or other formal nursing leadership experience.
• Certification in pediatric oncology, nursing leadership, or a related specialty.
• Experience with quality improvement, patient safety, staff development, and change management.

Leadership Opportunity

The addition of this position reflects the continued growth and complexity of the Outpatient Blood & Cancer / Day Hospital Clinic. As the fifth Clinical Manager, this leader will help strengthen the department's leadership structure and provide more focused support to approximately 26.58 FTE.

The Clinical Manager will have the opportunity to:

• Provide more accessible frontline leadership and support.
• Strengthen staff engagement and professional development.
• Partner with the existing Clinical Managers to standardize practice and improve workflows.
• Support increasing patient volumes and clinical complexity.
• Lead initiatives that improve quality, safety, efficiency, and patient experience.
• Help shape the future growth of the Outpatient Blood & Cancer and Day Hospital programs.

Why Join Cincinnati Children's?

At Cincinnati Children's, our nurses and leaders are part of a collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence, innovation, professional growth, and improving outcomes for children and families.

The Outpatient Blood & Cancer / Day Hospital Clinic offers an opportunity to lead a highly specialized team caring for children with complex hematology and oncology diagnoses. This new leadership position provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both patient care and the professional growth of the nursing team.

Join Cincinnati Children's and help lead a growing team dedicated to providing exceptional care to children and families affected by blood and cancer disorders.

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