RN Director, Nursing & Patient Care, Periop Division

Cook Children's Health Care System; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children\'s Health Care System seeks a Director of Nursing & Patient Care for Perioperative Services at the Prosper campus. This executive role ensures integrated management of perioperative operations, partnering with physicians and nursing leaders to deliver safe, compassionate pediatric care.

You will lead strategic growth, build high-performing teams, and position Cook Children\'s Prosper as a regional leader in pediatric surgery, shaping outcomes and patient experiences across the

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience required.
• RN license (active, unrestricted) required.
• BSN required; Master's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Perioperative Services leadership and clinical operations.
• Partner with surgeons, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care.
• Drive strategic planning, staffing, patient safety, and service expansion for the perioperative program.
• Foster growth and operational excellence to support regional pediatric surgical care.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Communication

Education

BSN

Master's Degree

Job description

Location:

Medical Center-Prosper

Department:

Surgery-Administration

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The Director of Nursing & Patient Care holds executive-level accountability for the integrated clinical and administrative management of the Perioperative Division within the facility. This executive nursing leader is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of Perioperative Services, partnering with physicians, nursing leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compassionate, and high-quality care for every patient who enters our surgical environment.

As Cook Children's continues to expand its surgical capabilities and presence in the community, this leader will play a pivotal role in establishing and developing the infrastructure, talent, and operational excellence needed to support growth ahead of demand. From the tiniest neonatal patients to growing children and adolescents, your leadership will help shape extraordinary surgical experiences and outcomes while positioning Cook Children's Prosper as a recognized leader in pediatric surgery across the region.

Success in this role requires building strong, trusted relationships with surgeons and physician partners, proactively understanding their needs, and creating an environment that supports clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and physician satisfaction. Through collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning, you will help advance a high-performing perioperative program that is prepared for the future while maintaining the exceptional quality and patient-centered care that defines Cook Children's.

Why Join Our Team

At Cook Children's, every child deserves exceptional care, and every family deserves a team they can trust. As the Director of Nursing & Patient Care for Perioperative Services, you will play a vital role in advancing that promise at Cook Children's Medical Center Prosper, our growing pediatric campus serving one of the fastest-growing regions in North Texas. The Prosper medical center brings together emergency care, specialty services, neonatal intensive care, and surgical services under one roof, expanding access to world-class pediatric care closer to home. As Cook Children's continues to invest in the Prosper community, this role offers a unique opportunity to help build the future of pediatric perioperative care. You will influence strategy, develop high-performing teams, and partner with clinical and physician leaders to advance quality, safety, patient experience, and operational excellence across the perioperative continuum.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary pediatric nursing leader who is passionate about clinical excellence, team development, and creating the best possible experience for children and families. If you are energized by advancing perioperative practice, leading through growth and innovation, and making a lasting impact on the future of pediatric surgical care, we invite you to bring your talents to Cook Children's.

Education/Experience:

5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience required.

• R experience required.
• BSN required.
• Master's Degree is required.

Certification/Licensure:

Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.

BLS (American Heart).

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.