Senior Director, Pediatric Perioperative Nursing

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care plans

Term life insurance

Pension plans

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Transit discounts

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a Nursing Director to provide RN leadership across departments, aligning strategic and financial priorities with organizational goals. The role oversees multiple units, mentors nurse leaders, and partners with executive nursing and medical leadership to drive excellence in patient- and family-centered care.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, operations oversight, budget stewardship, and workforce development, with commitment to quality,

Qualifications

BSN required
Master’s degree in nursing or related field required
Seven (7) years of relevant clinical experience
Five (5) years of progressive nursing management experience, including oversight of multiple units or complex clinical programs
Demonstrated ability to lead in a large, matrixed health system
Current unencumbered Oregon RN license
Professional certification in nursing leadership (e.g., Nurse Executive/Administrator) required within 3 years of hire

Responsibilities

Strategic & Program Planning – Develops and implements department or service lines strategic plans aligned with organizational and nursing priorities; sets short- and long-term goals; establishes performance metrics and communicates progress to stakeholders; partners with executive and physician leadership to execute system-level strategies and initiatives.
Operational Leadership – Oversees daily operations and long-term program development across multiple units or service lines; applies systems thinking to integrate patient care services across settings; ensures consistent delivery of safe, efficient, high-quality care; maintains visibility with staff and promotes collaboration, shared governance, and accountability.
Financial Management – Develops, monitors, and manages complex departmental or service line operating and capital budgets; forecasts and allocates resources; analyzes productivity, cost, and utilization trends; ensures financial stewardship while supporting high-quality care delivery; mentors nurse leaders in fiscal responsibility and business planning.
Human Resources & Leadership Development – Provides vision and direction for recruitment, retention, and workforce planning; develops and mentors nurse managers and assistant nurse managers, building leadership capacity and succession pipelines; ensures staff performance management, engagement, and professional development; fosters a culture of equity, safety, recognition, and continuous learning.
Quality, Safety & Performance Improvement – Leads development and execution of quality and safety plans at the department or service line level; uses data and evidence-based practices to identify risks and improvement opportunities; oversees regulatory readiness and accreditation compliance; drives cross-unit or system-level performance improvement projects that advance outcomes and patient experience.
Professional Practice & Organizational Engagement – Advances professional nursing practice consistent with ANA standards, the Nurse Practice Act, and organizational values; promotes a culture of ethical, evidence-based, and patient-centered care; represents nursing at executive, organizational, and system-level committees; partners with medical and administrative leaders to shape policy, innovation, and strategic priorities.