Nurse Director of Pediatrics

Clinical Management Consultants; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is seeking a Nurse Director of Pediatrics for an academic medical center in the Pacific Northwest. This leadership role guides inpatient pediatric services, emphasizing multidisciplinary collaboration, quality, and patient safety.

The Director will shape staffing, workflow, and strategic priorities, partnering with nursing, medical, and administrative leaders to advance family-centered care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive leadership experience in pediatric nursing.
• Experience directing inpatient pediatric services in an academic medical environment.
• Strong track record in budgeting, staffing, and operational planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical, operational, and financial performance of pediatric inpatient services.
• Lead staffing, workflow optimization, and regulatory readiness for pediatrics.
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and staff development across the department.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other leaders to advance family-centered care.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Pediatric care leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Quality improvement

Patient safety

Job description

Step into a career-defining Nurse Director of Pediatrics opportunity where meaningful patient care, supportive leadership, modern clinical resources, professional growth, and an exceptional Pacific Northwest lifestyle come together.

As Nurse Director of Pediatrics, you will join an academic medical center that brings research, teaching, and evidence-based practice into the clinical environment. The hospital’s commitment to multidisciplinary care creates a setting where experienced leaders can improve outcomes, strengthen nursing practice, and influence the future of pediatric services.

The Director of Inpatient Pediatric Services will lead within a nationally recognized children’s hospital and Level I trauma center, gaining exposure to complex pediatric conditions and high-acuity care. The department’s strong research and teaching environment encourages collaboration among nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, therapists, case managers, social workers, and other specialists. This depth of expertise makes Pediatrics an especially rewarding setting for a leader who wants to advance family-centered care, strengthen clinical practice, and guide a highly skilled team.

In this visible leadership role, the Director of Inpatient Pediatric Nursing will oversee the clinical, operational, and strategic priorities of pediatric services while partnering with nursing, medical, and administrative leaders. Key areas of focus will include staffing, workflow, quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory readiness, team development, education, performance management, and responsible resource stewardship. By staying connected to frontline clinicians, the Pediatric Nursing Director can identify barriers, improve daily operations, and ensure that technology and data support rather than replace professional judgment.

This Nurse Director of Pediatrics position is an opportunity to move beyond day-to-day management and shape the long-term direction of pediatric nursing. The successful leader will mentor emerging talent, encourage specialty education and certification, support shared decision-making, and promote meaningful participation in research, teaching, and quality initiatives. With the ability to influence staff engagement, professional autonomy, leadership development, and sustainable care practices, the role offers a compelling next step for an experienced pediatric nurse executive. The position requires experience with the business side of a large hospital, including budget development and oversight, financial planning, labor management, productivity, resource allocation, and operational performance. Additional responsibilities include staffing, workflow improvement, patient safety, regulatory readiness, quality initiatives, education, and team development. By remaining connected to frontline clinicians, the Pediatric Nursing Director can identify barriers, improve daily operations, and ensure that financial decisions support safe, sustainable, high-quality care.

The hospital offers the Nurse Director of Pediatrics competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, with complete total-rewards information available during the recruitment process. If you are considering pediatric nursing leadership jobs, healthcare management careers, and medical center opportunities in the Pacific Northwest,