Pediatric Nursing Director: Trauma-Informed Care Leader

Jcca; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JCCA in New York seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to provide strategic leadership and clinical direction across Bronx and Brooklyn sites, overseeing nursing staff and aligning with trauma-informed care for children and youth ages 0–21. The DON will ensure high-quality, equitable care, support primary and behavioral health services, and partner with HR to promote safety and excellence.

This role reports to the VP of Clinical Services and leads budget oversight, staff development, and policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related advanced degree preferred.
• Proven nursing management experience, including oversight of staff, budgets, and clinical operations.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, health care delivery systems, and quality improvement practices.
• Experience in pediatric, adolescent, or family health settings strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and direct supervision to nursing and administrative staff across multiple sites, ensuring alignment with agency mission and clinical excellence standards.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, fostering a supportive, high-performance team culture.
• Partner with HR to ensure compliance with labor agreements, agency policies, and state and federal regulations.
• Lead ongoing professional development initiatives, promoting evidence-based practice and continuous learning.
• Ensure delivery of trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care for children and youth in foster care and residential programs.
• Collaborate with the VP of Clinical Services to develop, implement, and monitor departmental budgets and resource allocation.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN

MSN or related advanced degree preferred

Job description

JCCA in New York seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to provide strategic leadership and clinical direction across Bronx and Brooklyn sites, overseeing nursing staff and aligning with trauma-informed care for children and youth ages 0–21. The DON will ensure high-quality, equitable care, support primary and behavioral health services, and partner with HR to promote safety and excellence.

This role reports to the VP of Clinical Services and leads budget oversight, staff development, and policy