Director of Nursing (Hematology Oncology Inpatient)

Job Description Lead day-to-day clinical operations by managing and overseeing the clinical, administrative, and human resource activities of designated clinical areas, including providing 24-hour leadership availability and oversight. Champion clinical excellence by partnering with staff, medical, and unit leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, developmentally appropriate, patient- and family-centered care. Use data, trends, and performance insights to identify opportunities and develop meaningful action plans. Build strong clinical partnerships with the Medical Director and healthcare provider teams to promote cohesive communication, collaboration, and alignment across the department. Provide thoughtful fiscal stewardship through the effective management and justification of resources, including staffing, equipment, supplies, and capital expenditures. Foster collaboration across teams and disciplines, bringing together diverse perspectives and professional expertise to achieve shared clinical and organizational goals. Advance quality and patient outcomes by engaging staff in the Quality Outcomes Program and/or unit-based quality initiatives and supporting the development, measurement, and monitoring of exemplary clinical outcomes. Develop and empower your team by investing in the ongoing professional growth of department leaders and staff and creating opportunities to achieve individual, team, and organizational goals. These responsibilities are intended to describe the primary functions of the role and are not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned. Qualifications Required Experience Minimum of 5 years of management and/or leadership experience Bachelor's and Master's degrees required, with at least one degree in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with a Master's degree in Nursing, Business, or a healthcare-related field; OR Bachelor's degree in a non-Nursing field with a Master's degree in Nursing Required Licensure & Certifications Current Registered Nurse (RN) license through the Texas Board of Nursing or a valid Nursing Licensure Compact license Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association Magnet-recognized professional certification required within one year of entering the role and must be maintained throughout employment Preferred Experience Minimum of 2 years of Oncology experience Pediatric Oncology experience CPHON certification About Us Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Children's Hospital