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How much do rn clinical manager jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for rn clinical manager in Michigan is $78,399.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,900.00 and $91,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an RN Clinical Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an RN Clinical Manager, you need a robust background in nursing practice, leadership experience, a BSN or higher degree, and an active RN license. Familiarity with healthcare management software, electronic health records (EHRs), and often certifications like BLS or ACLS are typically required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills help foster a positive clinical environment and drive quality improvement. These skills are crucial for ensuring efficient operations, regulatory compliance, and high standards of patient care.

How does an RN Clinical Manager typically balance administrative duties with direct patient care responsibilities?

An RN Clinical Manager often divides their time between overseeing clinical staff, handling administrative tasks such as scheduling and compliance, and occasionally providing direct patient care, especially during high-demand periods. Effective time management and delegation are crucial, as the manager must ensure that patient care standards are met while also meeting operational goals. Many find that maintaining some clinical involvement helps them stay connected to patient needs and team challenges, leading to better decision-making and staff support.

What is an RN Clinical Manager?

An RN Clinical Manager is a registered nurse who oversees the daily operations of a clinical department or healthcare facility. They are responsible for managing nursing staff, coordinating patient care, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. RN Clinical Managers often collaborate with physicians, administrators, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and maintain high standards of care. Their role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, as well as clinical expertise.

What is the difference between Rn Clinical Manager vs Rn Case Manager?

AspectRn Clinical ManagerRn Case Manager
CertificationsRN license, management or leadership certifications often preferredRN license, case management certification (e.g., CCM) often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities, administrative settingsInsurance companies, healthcare agencies, community health programs
Primary FocusOverseeing clinical operations, staff management, quality improvementCoordinating patient care, discharge planning, resource management
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare organizations, clinicsInsurance firms, case management companies, healthcare providers

While both roles require RN licensure, the Rn Clinical Manager focuses on overseeing clinical teams and operations, whereas the Rn Case Manager concentrates on coordinating patient care and discharge planning. Understanding these differences helps professionals choose the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Rn Clinical Manager job openings in Michigan as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,399 per year, or $37.7 per hour.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Med Surg

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Med Surg

Detroit Medical Center

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 2 days ago


Detroit Medical Center rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

833rd of 989 rated hospitals


Job description

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Coordinator, Med Surg for a nursing job in Detroit, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Med Surg
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours
  • Employment Type: Staff

**Up to $25,000 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience**

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while
enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

Job Summary

In addition to the staff nurse role, assumes shift responsibilities for the care delivery team. Assists in coordinating the provision of care through assigning and scheduling staff, as well as prioritizing, delegating and evaluating patient care. Assists in evaluating patient care provided by nursing staff. Assists in Process Improvement activities. Works with the interdisciplinary team to problem-solve system and unit-based issues. Provides input into nursing staff performance appraisals. Assists with Staff Educational requirements as needed. Participates in activities pertinent to the unit and hospital Demonstrates own commitment to personal and professional goals. The Clinical Coordinator will supplement staffing under direction of Administrative Director and/or Clinical Manager. The Clinical Care Coordinator takes an abbreviated patient care assignment in order to assure the leadership responsibilities are fulfilled.

1. Functions as lead and resource person for nursing personnel. Acts as a clinical resource person and assists clinical manager in planning and facilitating staff meetings and staff development.

2. Collaborates with manager in prospective monitoring of the schedule to assure adequate nurse-patient ratio on a given shift. Reviews monthly schedule, communicating with staffing office regarding staffing changes. 3. Facilitates shared decision making among staff. Facilitates unit throughput on given shift to improve LOS (Length of Stay).

4. Coordinates/provides in-service programs to assist staff to maintain or enhance their competence in fulfilling job responsibilities based on identified needs of patient care personnel.

5. May assist manager with interview, selection, retention, mentoring, and evaluation of staff.

6. Participates in development of policies, procedures and standards for the department.

7. Assists with department Process Improvement and Peer Review.


Qualifications:

1. Associates Degree/Diploma required. BSN preferred.

2. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by the state of Michigan.

3. One to two years of progressively more responsible experience with evidence of increasing leadership abilities.

4. Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, delegate to others and facilitate processes.

5. Minimum Level 6 of the Promoting Excellence Performance Criteria, if an internal candidate, preferred.

6. BLS required, ACLS preferred.

Facility Description:

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

EEO Statement:

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Job: Nursing Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan Job Type: Full Time Shift Type: Night

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Detroit Medical Center Job ID #4369-. Posted job title: Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator (RN) - Med Surg

About Detroit Medical Center


The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading academically–integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During our 150+ years of caring for the community, we have been recognized nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations and patient care. The DMC is able to achieve these awards because of our exceptional employees.

The Detroit Medical Center is one the largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years. We train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit.

Our evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation. It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our experience, on the best available research and our understanding of each patient as an individual.


Our commitment to our patients

Our commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part of everything we do. It’s our mission. It’s our promise to every patient and every family who entrusts their care to us.

To meet the needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140 clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan, including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital (Children’s Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan). We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and compassionate care our patients expect and deserve. Staff members have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to as “my forever family” and “colleagues who have my back”. 

The DMC has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that call Metro Detroit home; they’re our neighbors, our friends, and our community. That’s why the DMC serves everyone in the community who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care. From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate and empower our community towards better health, you can count on the DMC. There’s a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build on care.

At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is available, for further assistance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual disability.


Employee Benefits

At the DMC, health and well-being are important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to help meet the needs of all eligible employees. In addition to a range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan. Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder care programs.

To help employees prepare for retirement, we offer a 401K savings plan, and an employee discount plan that includes discounts for a wide variety of products, including auto and home insurance and mobile plans.

Benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program

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