Director of Pediatric Inpatient Services

Chatham Hospital Inc; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 124,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill seeks a Director of Children's Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for inpatient pediatric units and programs, ensuring high-quality, safe patient care across care settings.

The role oversees 24/7 operations, budget oversight, talent development, staff education, and regulatory compliance, driving clinical outcomes, data analysis, and community outreach while collaborating with interdisciplinary leaders.

Qualifications

• Seven years of nursing experience with three years in progressive leadership.
• Experience in a hospital setting with staffing or leadership in a clinically relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inpatient units and departments to ensure high-quality, safe patient care.
• Lead operational excellence, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance across the pediatric services.
• Manage fiscal and human resources, including budget oversight, staff education, and resource allocation.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Financial stewardship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline

Master's degree with nursing focus

Job description

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill seeks a Director of Children's Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for inpatient pediatric units and programs, ensuring high-quality, safe patient care across care settings.

The role oversees 24/7 operations, budget oversight, talent development, staff education, and regulatory compliance, driving clinical outcomes, data analysis, and community outreach while collaborating with interdisciplinary leaders.