Director of Nursing - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Specialty Programs

Oklahoma Children's Hospital; United States; Sur place; USD 140 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Résumé du poste

Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health in Oklahoma is seeking a Director of Nursing for Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Specialty Programs to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across inpatient and ambulatory services, including stem cell transplant and infusion services.

This role partners with physicians and leaders to advance nursing excellence, patient safety, and workforce development while guiding program growth.

Qualifications

• BSN required and RN license current.
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or related field required.
• 5–7 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.

Responsabilités

• Accountable for clinical care and departmental performance.
• Develops quality initiatives and safety culture.
• Manages department budget and resources.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Leads and develops nursing staff through coaching and feedback.
• Represents the nursing department to leadership.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Performance improvement

Metrics-driven decision making

Communication

Team development

Report writing

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration

Description du poste

Position Title

Director of Nursing - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Specialty Programs

Department

Nursing Administration

Job Description

Join Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health, Oklahoma's only comprehensive pediatric hospital and a nationally recognized leader in pediatric specialty care. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced nursing leader to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for a diverse portfolio of pediatric inpatient and ambulatory services, including Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant, Outpatient Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic and Infusion Services, and general pediatric inpatient care. Oklahoma Children's is home to highly specialized programs, including Oklahoma's only comprehensive pediatric stem cell transplant program, advanced pediatric oncology services, pediatric epilepsy monitoring, and nationally recognized subspecialty care programs. As the Director of Nursing, you will lead efforts to advance nursing excellence, quality outcomes, patient safety, workforce development, and operational performance while ensuring an exceptional experience for children and families across the continuum of care. In partnership with physician and interdisciplinary leaders, you will support the continued growth and success of specialized pediatric programs, including the Level 4 Pediatric Epilepsy Center, Pediatric Sedation Program, and Pediatric Eating Program. Never Done. Never Outdone.

General Description

An OU Health Director of Nursing oversees nursing operations and overall performance of their department(s), maintaining nursing practice standards and upholding the nursing code of ethics to ensure the highest quality of safe, patient care delivery. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health's core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

Essential Responsibilities

• Accountable for clinical care and departmental performance and metrics.
• Supports strategic initiatives through establishing quality initiatives in patient care delivery that promote a culture of safety, civility and mitigates bias.
• Develops and updates performance improvement tools, productivity reports, fiscal status and quality statistics.
• Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
• Manages department budget and resources, and understands the organization’s financial processes.
• Aligns behaviors with OU Health values, serving as a role model for staff in professional practice.
• Representative for the OU Health nursing body, working closely with senior leadership and other healthcare professionals throughout the organization to ensure quality patient care.
• Serves as a resource for physicians and staff.
• Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health's winning aspiration.
• Effectively manages the selection, retention and performance of the team through coaching, providing real-time feedback, training and routine recognition practices.
• Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the achievement of the organization’s metrics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Master's in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration or relevant field of study required.

Experience:

• 5 - 7 years of progressive leadership experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration:

• Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC) with established residency within 6 months.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of academic medical center structure, service-line structures, institutional governance and hierarchy of decision process.
• Skills in planning, coordinating and measuring departmental activities.
• Demonstrated business acumen and managerial functions such as experience with performance improvement tools, using metrics to drive decisions, maintain a budget, report writing and solve practical problems.
• Ability to leverage resources, including technology, to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver on organizational goals.
• Knowledge of industry standards to aid strategic decisions, problem solve and calculate risk.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to successfully mediate with individuals/groups.
• Cognizant of unconscious and systemic bias in care delivery and business operations.
• Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles to cooperation and to foster harmonious relations.
• Ability to maintain integrity and trust among leadership and staff.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate individuals, groups/cross-functional teams and provide project management support.
• Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity and ability to be diplomatic.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

Employer Overview

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

OU Health is the state's only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma's largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state's only freestanding children's hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma's flagship hospital, which serves as the state's only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker's Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health's oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health's mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.