Registered Nurse Clinical Manager Outpatient Blood & Cancer​/Hospital

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

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.

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.

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.

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…