Strategic Director, Pediatric Inpatient Services

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 124,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health’s Children’s Services seeks a Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for inpatient units within UNC Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. The role ensures safe, high-quality pediatric care and compliance across units, with accountability for budgets, staffing, and stakeholder collaboration.

The Director will drive clinical performance, workforce development, and data-driven improvement while partnering with organizational leaders to advance strategic priorities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in an appropriate discipline with at least one in Nursing.
• Licensed as Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Leads inpatient units and programs to ensure high-quality, safe patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Oversees fiscal management, budgeting, and workforce development across Children’s Services.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary leaders to drive performance and clinical outcomes.

Education

Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with at least one in Nursing

Licensed Registered Nurse in North Carolina

Job description

UNC Health’s Children’s Services seeks a Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for inpatient units within UNC Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. The role ensures safe, high-quality pediatric care and compliance across units, with accountability for budgets, staffing, and stakeholder collaboration.

The Director will drive clinical performance, workforce development, and data-driven improvement while partnering with organizational leaders to advance strategic priorities and