Director of Nursing (DON) - Pediatrics

Elderwood Administrative Services; Summerland; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric care is seeking a dedicated Director of Nursing to lead a compassionate team focused on providing life-changing healthcare to medically fragile children. This role is crucial for fostering strong relationships with families and ensuring compliance with high care standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive pediatric experience and a passion for mentoring staff while promoting excellent community relations. If you are eager to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401K Retirement Plan with Company Match

Generous PTO & holiday package

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Must have a current Pennsylvania RN License.
• 5+ years of experience in a related position.
• Pediatric experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and direction for care delivery.
• Managing the overall operations of the Nursing Department.
• Creating and maintaining relationships with physicians and families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Pediatric Care

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Pediatric Specialty Care at Hopewell has an immediate opening for a full time Director of Nursing (DON) (RN).

Incredible Kids…Life-Changing Healthcare. Welcome to Pediatric Specialty Care.

For more than two decades, Pediatric Specialty Care has been successfully caring for medically fragile and technology-dependent children.

The goal of Pediatric Specialty Care is to enable children with special needs to realize their fullest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. Our passionate team of pediatric care specialists work with each individual to help navigate their unique journey and celebrate every victory along the way. From accomplishing small, but miraculous achievements to transitioning a child back to their family’s home, our comprehensive pediatric care team is deeply committed to the physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being of the children in our care and their loved ones.

This position is ideal for a Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) leader looking to embrace a smaller facility and provide clinical direction for the pediatric population.

The Director of Nursing (DON) (RN) is extremely important to the success of Pediatric Specialty Care as you will be providing direct support to the staff that serves our patients. This position creates relationships that span beyond clinical and nursing care with the families and the nurses in our facility. It is a responsibility and privilege to change the lives of these families and the effect of nursing care on their lives is truly immeasurable. These relationships are a vital aspect to the success of our agency; the Director of Nursing will establish and maintain compliance with state regulations and our own high standards for the level of care provided to our patients.

Employee Perks!

401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Generous PTO & holiday package, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Strong leadership, Tuition reimbursement program

Responsibilities

Director of Nursing (DON) (RN) Roles & Responsibilities Overview:

• Providing leadership and direction for the delivery of care and service
• Directing the overall operations and ongoing activities of the Nursing Department
• Participating in facility admissions
• Serving as a mentor, a leader, and a role model
• Promoting excellent community relations
• Serving as a member of various internal and external committees
• Coordinating the planning, initiation, and completion of special projects
• Coordinating/creating the staff scheduling
• Remaining flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments
• Supervising and reviewing the RN Case Management team
• Strong communication skills
• Positive interactions with staff
• Managing patients’ data and medical records
• Field Staff Development
• Creating and maintaining relationships with physicians, patients, and family members
• Process development management pertaining to Nursing team
• Other tasks, as assigned

Qualifications

Director of Nursing (DON) (RN) Qualifications:

• Must have a current Pennsylvania RN License
• Bachelor's degree
• 5 or more years of experience in related position
• Pediatric experience is strongly preferred

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.