Assistant Clinical Director Nursing, Inpatient - CICU

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Assistant Clinical Director of Inpatient Nursing for the CICU. In this full-time managerial role, you will oversee clinical and administrative operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and staff collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, an RN license, and experience in management. Join us to lead and innovate in pediatric care within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in management or leadership roles.
• RN license and BLS certification are required.
• Ability to manage resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily clinical, administrative, and human resource activities.
• Facilitate collaboration among staff, medical, and unit leadership.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Management

Communication

Crisis Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing, Business, or Healthcare

Job description

Position: Assistant Clinical Director Nursing, Inpatient - CICU

Talent Area: Registered Nurse

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Houston, TX, US

Department: Pediatric ICU Services

Shift: 8a - 5p

Job ID: 418005

We are searching for an Assistant Clinical Director of Inpatient Nursing - CICU -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will manage and oversee daily clinical, administrative, and human resource activities for the designated clinical area(s), including providing 24-hour availability. This position also coordinates, and ensures the delivery of high-quality, developmentally appropriate patient and family-centered care at the unit level.

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Responsibilities:

• Partners with staff, medical, and unit leadership to ensure clinical excellence within a family-centered care environment, utilizing multiple sources of information and reports for trend identification and action plan development. Participates as a full partner with the Medical Director and healthcare provider team to ensure cohesive department communication.
• Demonstrates fiscal accountability for the clinical area, managing resources including personnel, equipment, supplies, and capital effectively.
• Creates and facilitates collaboration among diverse groups, people, and disciplines to achieve desired results.
• Facilitates staff participation in the Quality Outcomes Program and unit-based quality initiatives to develop and monitor clinical outcomes.
• Commits to ongoing development of self, unit leadership, and staff to achieve professional goals.
• All successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing to maintain a safe and healthy workplace, in compliance with occupational health standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Business, or a healthcare field preferred
• RN license and BLS certification required
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in management or leadership roles

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading in patient care, education, and research to improve health outcomes for children and women worldwide. Recognized as the top children’s hospital in Texas and among the best nationally, we are committed to excellence. Our network includes multiple specialized hospitals and clinics, and our programs extend globally, including health plans and pediatric care networks.

Texas Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are evaluated without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status.