RN - Director of Nursing (DON), Pediatrics

Pediatric Specialty Care; Aliquippa (Beaver County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Free parking and easy suburban commute

Job summary

PSC Hopewell in Aliquippa, PA, is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) for Pediatrics to lead a team caring for medically fragile children in a home-like setting just outside Pittsburgh.

You will own the nursing department, hire and develop staff, and set standards for vent, trach and complex pediatric care while partnering with leadership to ensure regulatory readiness and outstanding patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Current Pennsylvania RN license (or compact/eligible).
• Pediatric nursing experience; 24/7 complex care or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Nursing Services Department, including daily operations, staffing and care delivery across all shifts.
• Recruit, develop and retain a strong nursing team, building a culture of accountability, respect and growth.
• Set and monitor nursing policies, procedures and competencies for vent, trach and complex pediatric care.
• Partner with the Administrator and Medical Director on regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Drive QA/QI using data, audits and incident reviews to improve outcomes and care plans.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Clinical assessment

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Pennsylvania RN license

Job description

Overview

Director of Nursing (DON) – PediatricsPediatric Specialty Care at Hopewell | Aliquippa, PA (Beaver County)$110,000 – $120,000 | Full-Time

Lead the nursing team that medically fragile kids in western Pennsylvania count on.

At PSC Hopewell, we care for children with the most complex medical needs, many on ventilators, trachs and feeding tubes, in a home-like setting just outside Pittsburgh. As Director of Nursing, you set the standard for how every child is cared for, every shift.

This is a role for a nurse leader who wants real ownership: build the team, shape the culture and see the results in the kids you care for every day.

Why nurse leaders choose PSC Hopewell

• Lead with purpose. Your decisions directly shape outcomes and quality of life for some of the most vulnerable children in our region.
• Own the nursing department. Hire, develop and lead your team with the authority to make it great.
• Know your kids. Our children live here, and you'll watch them grow and reach milestones over months and years.
• Have backup. Partner with an engaged Administrator, Medical Director and regional leadership across our Pennsylvania pediatric network.
• A rare specialty. Pediatric complex-care leadership is hard to find and highly valued. Build that expertise here.

What you get

• $110K–$120K, based on pediatric and leadership experience
• Health, dental and vision | 401(k) with match | Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Free parking and an easy suburban commute

A pediatric nursing leadership role within reach

PSC Hopewell is in Aliquippa/Hopewell Township, an easy commute for nurse leaders throughout:

• Beaver County: Aliquippa, Hopewell Township, Center Township, Beaver, Monaca, Ambridge, Baden, Rochester, Freedom, New Brighton
• Allegheny County and western Pittsburgh: Moon Township, Coraopolis, Sewickley, Robinson Township, Imperial
• Butler County: Cranberry Township, Zelienople, Harmony
• Eastern Ohio: East Liverpool and communities in Columbiana and Mahoning counties
• Northern West Virginia: Weirton and communities in Hancock and Brooke counties

Responsibilities

Director of Nursing (DON, RN) – Pediatrics

What You'll Do

• Lead the Nursing Services Department, including daily operations, staffing and care delivery across all shifts
• Recruit, develop and retain a strong nursing team, and build a culture of accountability, respect and growth
• Set and monitor nursing policies, procedures and competencies for vent, trach and complex pediatric care
• Partner with the Administrator and Medical Director on regulatory compliance and survey readiness
• Drive QA/QI, using data, audits and incident reviews to improve outcomesWork with families and the interdisciplinary team so every care plan fits each child

Qualifications

Director of Nursing (DON, RN) – Pediatrics

What You'll Bring

• BSN required; MSN preferred
• Current Pennsylvania RN license (or compact/eligible)
• Pediatric nursing experience; 24/7 complex care or long-term care strongly preferred
• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a 24/7 healthcare setting
• Strong organization, communication and team-building skills
• A steady, compassionate leader who holds high standards
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.