RN - Director Children's Services

UNC Health; Raleigh; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health’s Director of Children’s Services provides strategic and operational leadership for inpatient units and programs within UNC Children’s Hospital, ensuring high-quality, safe pediatric care across care settings. The role oversees budget, talent development, staff education, and resource allocation while driving clinical outcomes, data analysis, and regulatory compliance.

Working with interdisciplinary leaders, this position advances strategic priorities and improves performance across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Master's degree with at least one in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse licensed in North Carolina.
• Seven years of nursing experience with three in progressive leadership.
• Experience in hospital setting and clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for UNC Children's Hospital inpatient units.
• Oversee budget, staffing, education, and resource allocation for Children’s Services.
• Lead quality, performance improvement, regulatory compliance and safety initiatives.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff management

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

The Director of Children’s Services provides strategic and operational leadership for inpatient units and programs within UNC Children’s Hospital. Children’s Services is a comprehensive organizational, regional, and statewide clinical program dedicated to delivering exceptional, family-centered care to pediatric patients across multiple care settings. This leader is responsible for the 24-hour oversight, management, and direction of multiple inpatient units and departments, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective patient care. The role provides leadership in operational excellence, quality outcomes, performance improvement, financial stewardship, workforce development, and regulatory compliance. The Director is accountable for the fiscal and human resource management of Children’s Services, including budget oversight, talent development, staff and provider education, and resource allocation. The position also leads initiatives focused on clinical outcomes, data analysis, service integration, community outreach, and adherence to evidence-based standards of care. Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary leaders and providers, the Director ensures seamless service delivery, advances strategic priorities, and drives overall operational and clinical performance across the assigned division. Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

Plans, designs, coordinates, and evaluates a clinic for UNC Medical Center. Responsible for input, coordination, and ongoing financial oversight of the department budget. Oversees nursing staff and administrative staff that work within the department.

Responsibilities

• Leading People - Leads people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Works to improve and reinforce performance of others. Delegates assignments, clarifies expectations and holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility. Encourages workforce engagement by building a commitment to excellence. Works collaboratively toward solutions that accomplish organizational objectives.
• Leading Change - Initiates and manages the change process, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace. Communicates a compelling vision and need for change that generates excitement, enthusiasm, and commitment to the process. Clearly communicates the direction, required performance, and challenges of change to all involved parties. Identifies and enlists the support of key individuals and groups to move the change forward. Obtains and provides resources to implement change initiatives. Serves as a role model by demonstrating commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in organizational performance.
• Results Driven - Exceeds departmental and organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Delivers high-quality services and is committed to continuous improvement. Understands the overall financial performance of the organization and applies financial concepts and practices to establish and maintain realistic budgets. Uses financial information to monitor overall financial status of operations.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and Master's degree in an appropriate discipline with at least one in Nursing.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Licensed as Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Seven (7) years nursing experience with three (3) years in progressive leadership role required. Evidence of three (3) years in a hospital setting, staffing or leadership in the clinically relevant field.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of clinical procedures. Demonstrate expertise and skill to effectively manage staff, organize and delegate work assignments. Effective written and verbal skills to develop and maintain rapport with physicians and external clients. Ability to manage multiple competing priorities concurrently. Familiarity with regulatory requirements.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Childrens Services

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $59.51 - $85.54 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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