Director, Pediatric Critical Care & NICU Services

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking a Director of Critical Care to lead Golisano Children's critical care services, including NICU, PICU, PCCC, and Pediatric ED. The role reports to the Chief Nursing Officer and guides clinical operations, quality, staffing, and regulatory compliance.

Applicants should hold a BSN and a master's degree in nursing or healthcare administration; a DNP or PhD is preferred. Minimum 5–7 years of progressive nursing leadership in high-acuity pediatric care is expected.

Qualifications

• BSN and a master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration required.
• DNP or PhD in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive nursing leadership in critical care or high-acuity pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide director-level leadership for NICU, PICU, PCCC, and Pediatric ED.
• Oversee clinical operations, patient safety and quality, staff leadership, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead budgeting, staffing models, and resource management.
• Represent critical care nursing on hospital and interdisciplinary committees.

Skills

Critical care leadership

Budgeting

Staff leadership

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

Master's degree

DNP/PhD preferred

Job description

University of Rochester is seeking a Director of Critical Care to lead Golisano Children's critical care services, including NICU, PICU, PCCC, and Pediatric ED. The role reports to the Chief Nursing Officer and guides clinical operations, quality, staffing, and regulatory compliance.

Applicants should hold a BSN and a master's degree in nursing or healthcare administration; a DNP or PhD is preferred. Minimum 5–7 years of progressive nursing leadership in high-acuity pediatric care is expected.