RN Clinical Manager for the Hamilton County Juvenile Justice Center

Primary Location

Burnet Campus Department

Adolescent Medicine 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.

• Hamilton County Juvenile Justice Center
• Shift/Hours: Days | 40 hours/week | Monday–Friday
• Schedule: Occasional clinical coverage based on operational and staffing needs

Lead Pediatric Healthcare in a Unique Clinical Environment

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse Clinical Manager to lead clinical operations at the Hamilton County Juvenile Justice Center .

In this role, you will serve as the primary nursing leader for a unique and highly specialized healthcare environment. You will lead a team of approximately 12 nursing staff and partner closely with Hamilton County, physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, mental health professionals, and other multidisciplinary partners to ensure youth receive safe, timely, equitable, and compassionate healthcare.

This position combines clinical leadership, staff development, operational management, quality improvement, and care coordination while supporting the unique medical, behavioral, developmental, and psychosocial needs of youth involved in the juvenile justice system.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Leadership & Staff Management

• •Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight for nursing staff and clinical operations.
• •Establish clear expectations and promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, and professional growth.
• •Provide coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and development opportunities for nursing staff.
• •Support staff in managing complex clinical situations and provide clinical guidance when needed.
• •Promote effective communication and collaboration across nursing shifts and multidisciplinary teams.
• •Participate in hiring, onboarding, competency assessment, performance management, and staff development activities.
• •Navigate challenging situations and conflict effectively while maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external partners.
• •Serve as an accessible and visible leader who can make sound, timely decisions in a complex clinical environment.

Clinical Operations

• •Oversee daily nursing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.
• •Monitor staffing, workflow, resources, and clinical priorities to ensure the healthcare needs of youth within the facility are met safely and efficiently.
• •Ensure nursing staff effectively manage intakes, medication administration, sick calls, medication and supply ordering, and coordination of medical appointments .
• •Establish and maintain processes that support timely assessment, treatment, follow-up, and continuity of care.
• •Provide occasional direct clinical coverage based on operational and staffing needs.
• •Identify operational challenges and develop practical solutions to improve care delivery and staff efficiency.
• •Lead and support change initiatives and process improvements that enhance patient care, safety, and team effectiveness.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• •Ensure clinical practices are consistent with Cincinnati Children’s policies, evidence-based standards, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• •Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing healthcare delivery within a juvenile justice environment.
• •Monitor quality and safety indicators and implement improvement strategies when opportunities are identified.
• •Promote accurate clinical documentation and appropriate medication management practices.
• •Participate in audits, regulatory reviews, quality initiatives, and accreditation activities as appropriate.
• •Identify and address patient safety concerns and escalate issues through appropriate channels.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• •Partner closely with Hamilton County to support the healthcare needs and safety of youth in the facility.
• •Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, mental health professionals, educators, and other members of the care team.
• •Facilitate communication among healthcare providers, nursing staff, facility personnel, and community healthcare partners.
• •Support coordinated care plans that address the physical, behavioral health, developmental, and psychosocial needs of youth.
• •Coordinate referrals, specialty appointments, hospital care, and follow-up services as needed.
• •Work collaboratively with Hamilton County staff responsible for maintaining safety and security within the facility.
• •Build and maintain productive partnerships while effectively navigating differing clinical and operational priorities.

A Unique Partnership

Cincinnati Children’s healthcare team works in partnership with Hamilton County to provide healthcare services within the Juvenile Justice Center. Hamilton County personnel are present to provide security and protection for employees and maintain the safety of the facility.

The RN Clinical Manager plays an important role in balancing the clinical needs of youth with the operational and security requirements of the juvenile justice environment. Success in this role requires sound clinical judgment, strong communication and relationship-building skills, professionalism, flexibility, and the ability to make independent decisions while maintaining effective partnerships.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• •Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Ohio.
• •Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• •Demonstrated professional nursing experience with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• •Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• •Experience with staff supervision, coaching, and performance management.
• •Excellent organizational, communication, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• •Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in a complex clinical environment.
• •Demonstrated commitment to providing compassionate, respectful, equitable, and trauma-informed care to youth and families.
• •Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

Preferred:

• •Pediatric or adolescent nursing experience.
• •Experience in behavioral health, juvenile justice, correctional healthcare, emergency care, or other complex care environments.
• •Previous nurse manager or clinical leadership experience.
• •Experience with quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and clinical operations.
• •Experience leading change, process improvement, or operational improvement initiatives.
• •Experience caring for adolescents with complex medical, behavioral, or psychosocial needs.

Why Cincinnati Children’s?

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better.

The youth served at the Hamilton County Juvenile Justice Center deserve high-quality healthcare, compassion, respect, and advocacy. As the RN Clinical Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing team and help ensure that every young person receives safe and appropriate care, regardless of their circumstances.

If you are an experienced nurse leader who thrives in a complex, collaborative environment and is passionate about developing teams, building partnerships, and improving care for vulnerable youth , we invite you to join Cincinnati Children’s.

Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the health and well-being of every young person we serve.

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