Director, Nursing & Patient Care/Periop

Cook Children's Health Care System

$100K — $130K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree required, preferably in Nursing.
  • 5-7 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
  • Experience in Perioperative care is mandatory.
  • Active, unrestricted RN license is essential.
  • Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and specialty certifications needed post-hire.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all nursing department operations and management.
  • Collaborate with medical leadership to align clinical practice with organizational goals.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for patient care delivery.
  • Foster a culture of excellence and employee engagement within the nursing team.
  • Advocate high care standards while promoting unit pride through leadership.
  • Enhance operational effectiveness to elevate the patient experience.
  • Serve as the architect of the clinical environment to ensure seamless care.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
  • Supportive leadership committed to employee engagement.
  • Dynamic work environment promoting collaboration across departments.
Full 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 all nursing departments within the facility. This leader is responsible for the strategic planning, organization, and direction of departmental operations to ensure the efficient and high-quality delivery of patient care. By collaborating closely with medical leadership, the Director develops and implements a unified vision that aligns clinical practice with the medical center's overarching goals. A central focus of this role is fostering a culture of excellence and employee engagement, advocating for high care standards while building unit pride through proactive leadership strategies. Ultimately, the Director serves as a key architect of the clinical environment, ensuring operational effectiveness and a superior patient experience.

Experience:
  • 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience & Periop experience required.


Education:
  • BSN required.
  • Master's Degree is required.


Certification/Licensure:
  • Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • BLS and specialty certifications per role guidelines.

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