Director of Nursing, Pediatrics

Director of Nursing, Pediatrics Location: Portland, OR, US Requisition ID: 2025-34913 Position Category: Nursing-Leadership Job Type: Unclassified Administrative Position Type: Regular Full-Time Posting Schedule: Monday-Friday Posting Hours: 8-5 and as needed to support 24‑hour operations Drug Testable: Yes Department Overview Lead the Future of Pediatric Nursing at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Doernbecher is Oregon’s premier pediatric academic medical center, delivering world‑class care, advancing research, and training the next generation of pediatric leaders. Key highlights: Comprehensive, family‑centered care for all pediatric conditions.

Access to cutting‑edge research and innovation through a partnership with Oregon Health & Science University. Collaborative, mission‑driven environment that prioritizes equity, excellence, and innovation. Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and Magnet‑designated facility.

Regional destination for advanced care in oncology, neonatology, and craniofacial medicine. Responsibilities Strategic Planning Partner with others to develop a department strategic plan aligned with the division’s plan. Collaboratively formulate objectives, goals, and strategies related to initiatives.

Develop short‑ and long‑term goals that identify target conditions. Coordinate the implementation of interventions to meet department‑level goals. Communicate, implement, and evaluate the care area strategic plan.

Operations Leadership Partner with others to enhance patient care through interdisciplinary activities such as education, consultation, management, technology development, or research opportunities. Apply systems theory to understand how parts of a system relate to the overall system. Maintain knowledge of current nursing practice and the roles and functions of care team members.

Evaluate staff competency and intervene to optimize performance and ensure safe, high‑quality care. Lead patient/family advocacy and promote patient‑centered decisions. Maintain visibility and open communication with staff and department leadership.

Communicate plans and decisions to department staff and stakeholders. Assert views in a non‑judgmental manner and reflect on decision‑making methods. Practice within shared‑governance structures to promote appropriate decision‑making.

Celebrate successes and accomplishments. Financial Management Achieve financial targets and manage productive, non‑productive, and premium pay. Collaborate with the Professional Practice Leader to prioritize and allocate resources for department education and practice priorities.

Develop innovative solutions and apply strategies to obtain appropriate resources for nursing initiatives. Promote activities that inform others about cost, risks, benefits, or care plans. Human Resources Use evidence‑based leadership to promote desired behaviors.

Develop a high‑functioning workforce in collaboration with department leadership. Recognize and reward exemplary professional practice. Mentor and coach staff progressively.

Monitor and evaluate application of practice standards. Collaborate with leadership to facilitate behaviors that impact safety, quality, and satisfaction. Lead recruitment and retention of highly qualified staff.

Develop department succession planning initiatives. Performance Improvement Develop quality plans in collaboration with leaders. Utilize data to identify improvement areas.

Monitor and use data to determine quality objectives. Evaluate practice environment and implement improvement strategies. Engage staff in initiatives.

Evaluate impact of initiatives. Identify risk areas and suggest reductions. Investigate errors to understand root causes.

Communicate learning and best practices. Professionalism Evaluate practice against professional standards and evidence. Promote clinical nurses’ translation of theory into practice.

Advance practice excellence with clear messages about role ownership. Engage in feedback processes regarding role performance. Mentor and support professional development resources.

Qualifications Required BSN required; Master’s degree in nursing or related field required. Seven (7) years of relevant clinical experience and five (5) years of progressive nursing management experience, including oversight of multiple units or complex programs. Demonstrated ability to lead in a large, matrixed health system.

Licenses or certifications: Current unencumbered Oregon RN license. Professional certification in nursing leadership (e.g., Nurse Executive/Administrator) required within 3 years of hire. Preferred Doctoral preparation.

Benefits Highlights include: Comprehensive health care plans covering 100% for full‑time employees and 88% for dependents on .75 FTE or higher. $50K term life insurance at no cost to the employee. Two above‑market pension plans to choose from. Paid time off – 208 hours per year (full‑time), prorated for part‑time.

Extended illness bank – 64 hours per year, prorated for part‑time. 9 paid holidays per year. Three weeks of paid parental leave. Adoption assistance program (up to $5K).

Substantial Tri‑Met and C‑Tran discounts. Tuition reimbursement. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). #J-18808-Ljbffr