Director, Pediatric Patient Care & Operations

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin seeks a Director of Patient Care II to lead a dedicated pediatric unit in Milwaukee, ensuring safe, high‑quality care across the patient journey. You will plan, implement, and continuously evaluate clinical operations in collaboration with executive leadership and medical directors.

The role requires a Master’s degree, 7+ years of clinical experience with 4+ years in management, RCA-focused analytical skills, and Wisconsin RN licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; consideration for those actively pursuing with date within 3 years.
• 7+ years of clinical experience including 4+ years in a management role.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Analytical and statistical skills to develop and monitor unit budgets.
• Strong strategic planning and program development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across leadership.
• Ability to assume 24-hour accountability for unit coverage.
• Licensure as RN in Wisconsin; BLS certification recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction for a patient care unit or service line.
• Plan, implement, communicate, evaluate and coordinate unit operations.
• Collaborate with Executive Director, Medical Directors and leaders to deliver safe, high‑quality care across the patient experience.
• Oversee department operations and ensure seamless care delivery.
• Maintain 24-hour accountability for unit coverage.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Communication & interpersonal

Nurse leadership

RN licensure (WI)

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Children’s Wisconsin seeks a Director of Patient Care II to lead a dedicated pediatric unit in Milwaukee, ensuring safe, high‑quality care across the patient journey. You will plan, implement, and continuously evaluate clinical operations in collaboration with executive leadership and medical directors.

The role requires a Master’s degree, 7+ years of clinical experience with 4+ years in management, RCA-focused analytical skills, and Wisconsin RN licensure.