Department Manager I – Neuro Expansion

Join Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and become part of one of the world’s most respected healthcare organizations. We are expanding with a new, one-million-square-foot, 15-floor, state-of-the-art facility on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus designed to elevate care for complex neurological conditions — including spine injuries, epileptic seizures, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis and stroke.  

This advanced building brings every stage of care under one roof, featuring dedicated spaces for outpatient services, surgery, stepdown, ICU and epilepsy monitoring, as well as additional operating rooms and expanded ambulatory, infusion, imaging, EMG, sleep and rehabilitation services. We are welcoming new caregivers to collaborate within our multidisciplinary teams and contribute to nationally recognized, innovative neurological care. Join us and be part of the next wave of transformative care at Cleveland Clinic. 

As a Department Manager, you will oversee 100 operating rooms across six buildings, including our brand-new Neurological Institute, serving both inpatient and outpatient settings. In this role, you will be responsible for staffing, annual budgets, workflow management, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also support scheduling and other administrative responsibilities, providing an excellent opportunity to further develop and strengthen your leadership and management skills. Additionally, you will have access to the many professional development resources offered through Cleveland Clinic, including continuing education, specialized training, and other opportunities for growth.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:   

• Manage department operations and personnel. 

• Complete staffing, training, workflow analysis and performance management. 

• Manage staffing to ensure appropriate allocation and compliance with goals and objectives. 

• Monitor quality and financial performance. 

• Ensure compliance with government health regulations, JCAHO guidelines, quality requirements and customer service standards. 

• Recommend enhancement and cost-saving strategies. 

• Resolve interdepartmental issues to ensure consistency in quality, procedure and policy application. 

• Develop, monitor and implement programs to enhance customer service, develop skills and improve scope of service. 

• Analyze programs and make improvements. 

• Participate in manager meetings and relevant committees as assigned by Director. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• Associate’s Degree and three years of team lead, supervisor or manager experience  

• OR High School Diploma/GED and five years of experience  

• OR Bachelor’s Degree and one year of experience 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:    

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or a related field  

• Healthcare experience 
• Patient Transport experience
• EVS Supervisory experience

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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