Job Details

PS Nurse Manager

Position Number: 6970103
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

PS Nurse Manager

Job Summary

Lead Clinically. Inspire Teams. Elevate Patient Care.

Are you a nurse leader who is passionate about pediatric care and operational excellence? Do you believe that strong clinical leadership creates safer environments, stronger teams, and better patient outcomes?

We are seeking a Nurse Manager to lead our Pediatric Orthopaedic clinical teams across multiple outpatient locations. This role blends clinical expertise with operational leadership - ideal for a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced specialty environment and is ready to shape both care delivery and culture.

This is more than a management position. It's an opportunity to influence clinical practice, mentor nurses and medical assistants, and ensure children and families receive exceptional, safe, and coordinated care every single day.

Responsibilities
What You'll Do

Provide Clinical Leadership
Oversee all nursing and clinical support staff across multiple outpatient sites
Ensure adherence to nursing standards, scope of practice, and regulatory requirements
Maintain a culture of patient safety, infection prevention, and clinical excellence
Review and support competency validation for orthopedic-specific skills (casting, post-op care, DME education, etc.)
Partner with providers to ensure evidence-based, high-quality patient care

Lead & Develop the Team
Recruit, hire, onboard, and mentor nursing and clinical staff
Conduct performance evaluations and ongoing competency assessments
Provide coaching, accountability, and professional development planning
Support succession planning and internal growth pathways
Lead regular staff meetings and clinical updates

Drive Operational & Quality Outcomes
Oversee daily clinical workflows to ensure efficient patient throughput
Monitor staffing models to align patient acuity with appropriate coverage
Track and improve quality metrics, patient experience scores, and safety indicators
Participate in incident review, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory readiness
Support implementation of new clinical programs or service expansions

Collaborate Across the Organization
Serve as the clinical liaison between providers, administration, and frontline staff
Partner with revenue cycle and operations to support accurate documentation and compliance
Participate in strategic planning, growth initiatives, and service line development

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:Nearly Continuously: Office environment.Seldom: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids).Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
A Utah RN license is required for this position. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related area of assignment or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education) and four years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of assigned department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Preferences Master's degree in a related area may be preferred. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Preferences
What We're Looking For
Current RN license in good standing
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical setting
Strong understanding of outpatient workflows and specialty care environments
A calm, confident decision-maker who leads with integrity
A leader who balances accountability with empathy
EPIC experience preferred

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44381B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday-Fridays, some nights and weekends required.
Department: 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $125,673-$150,000
Close Date: 4/2/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/197211