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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

$138K/yr

Clinical Nurse Manager Job Type: Regular Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Nursing - 6 West Time Type: Full time Weekly Hours: 40FTE:1 Shift: First Shift (United States of ...

WelbeHealth

Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$129K - $161K/yr

Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager is accountable for both people management and RN-level nursing care. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the ...

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How much do clinical nurse manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical nurse manager in the United States is $89,949.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clinical nurse manager?

The job duties of a clinical nurse manager revolve around overseeing the nursing staff in a hospital, medical clinic, or other healthcare settings. In this career, you evaluate the performance of registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and nursing assistants. Your responsibilities may require you to interview and hire new nurses and coordinate the work schedule for current staff members. You may also oversee inventory and sign off on the ordering of new supplies. You gauge the quality of patient care and make operational changes if necessary.

What are some typical challenges clinical nurse managers face in balancing administrative duties with patient care responsibilities?

Clinical Nurse Managers often juggle the demands of overseeing staff schedules, ensuring policy compliance, and managing budgets while still staying involved in direct patient care. This balancing act can be challenging, as administrative tasks are time-consuming but maintaining clinical engagement is essential for quality outcomes and team morale. Effective time management, delegation, and strong communication skills are vital to successfully navigating these dual responsibilities. Many Clinical Nurse Managers find that setting clear priorities and fostering an empowered, collaborative team helps address these challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical nurse manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Nurse Manager, you need advanced clinical expertise, leadership experience, and a nursing degree—often a BSN or MSN—with active RN licensure. Familiarity with healthcare management software, budgeting tools, and quality improvement systems is typically required, and certifications like Nurse Executive (NE-BC) are highly valued. Strong communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills set outstanding Clinical Nurse Managers apart. These competencies are vital for ensuring high standards of patient care, effective team coordination, and efficient healthcare operations.

What is the difference between Clinical Nurse Manager vs Registered Nurse?

AspectClinical Nurse ManagerRegistered Nurse
CredentialsRN license, management experience often preferredRN license, nursing degree
Work EnvironmentLeads nursing staff, manages units in hospitals or clinicsProvides direct patient care in various healthcare settings
ResponsibilitiesSupervises staff, manages operations, ensures quality carePerforms patient assessments, administers treatments

The main difference is that a Clinical Nurse Manager oversees nursing staff and operations, while a Registered Nurse focuses on direct patient care. The Clinical Nurse Manager role combines clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities, whereas the Registered Nurse role is primarily patient-centered.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Nurse Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,949 per year, or $43.2 per hour.

Clinical Nurse Manager

Mountainside Treatment Center

Canaan, CT • On-site

$105K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Clinical Nurse Manager Canaan, CT
About the Position:
The Clinical Nurse Manager plays a key role in leading quality improvement efforts, supporting regulatory compliance, overseeing staffing needs, and promoting effective interdisciplinary collaboration across Detox and Residential levels of care. This position requires clear communication, navigating change constructively, and aligning new initiatives with client safety, quality care, and organizational standards.
The Clinical Nurse Manager is passionate about developing others, strengthening clinical practice, and supporting a team-centered culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement. This role works alongside nursing staff to provide education, coaching, guidance, and support while helping team members build confidence, consistency, and professional growth.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Your Role:
  • Provide direct oversight of nursing care delivery in detox and residential settings.
  • Ensure implementation of evidence-based practices for withdrawal management (e.g., CIWA, COWS protocols).
  • Monitor patient acuity and adjust staffing and care plans accordingly.
  • Promote trauma-informed, culturally competent, and recovery-oriented care.
  • Participate in complex case reviews and high-risk patient management.
  • Collaborate with physicians, psychiatry, and behavioral health teams to ensure integrated care.
  • Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain qualified nursing staff.
  • Supervise RNs, LPNs, and nursing support staff.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and mentorship.
  • Develop staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
  • Identify training needs and coordinate ongoing education (e.g., addiction medicine, de-escalation, MAT).
  • Foster a culture of accountability, compassion, and teamwork.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., Department of Health, DEA, OSHA).
  • Maintain adherence to accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CARF).
  • Oversee medication management practices, including controlled substances.
  • Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the EMR.
  • Lead audits, inspections, and corrective action plans as needed.
  • Monitor key quality indicators (e.g., incidents, medication errors, and patient outcomes).
  • Partner in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety and program effectiveness.
  • Investigate incidents and sentinel events; implement corrective actions.
  • Recommend and implement nursing policies and procedures aligned with best practices in addiction treatment.
  • Support infection control and workplace safety programs.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning.
  • Partner with therapists, case managers, and peer support specialists.
  • Act as a liaison between nursing staff and executive leadership.
  • Engage with families and external providers when appropriate.
  • Promote patient education related to withdrawal, medications, and recovery.
  • Address patient and family concerns or grievances.
  • Enhance patient experience and satisfaction within the program.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, required
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or licensed in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state with eligibility to practice in Connecticut, required
  • At least 3 years of experience in the field of addiction, program administration, and nursing or comparable experience
  • Two years experience in a leadership/staff supervision position.
  • Experience with both general medical and psychiatric populations
  • Currently certifies in Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider required
  • Certification as a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) or Certified Mental Health or Psychiatric Registered Nurse, preferred

Compensation:
The base rate of pay for this position is $105,000 - $115,000 per year. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.
Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefit package
  • Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
  • Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
  • Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

About Mountainside:
Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.
Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.
Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Salary Description
$105,000 - $115,000

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