About this role
## Position Title:
Director of Nursing - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Specialty Programs
## Department:
Nursing Administration
Job Description:
Join Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health, Oklahoma's only comprehensive pediatric hospital and a nationally recognized leader in pediatric specialty care. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced nursing leader to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for a diverse portfolio of pediatric inpatient and ambulatory services, including Pediatric Hematology/Oncology , Stem Cell Transplant, Outpatient Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic and Infusion Services, and general pediatric inpatient care. Oklahoma Children's is home to highly specialized programs, including Oklahoma's only comprehensive pediatric stem cell transplant program, advanced pediatric oncology services, pediatric epilepsy monitoring, and nationally recognized subspecialty care programs.
As the Director of Nursing, you will lead efforts to advance nursing excellence, quality outcomes, patient safety, workforce development, and operational performance while ensuring an exceptional experience for children and families across the continuum of care. In partnership with physician and interdisciplinary leaders, you will support the continued growth and success of specialized pediatric programs, including the Level 4 Pediatric Epilepsy Center, Pediatric Sedation Program, and Pediatric Eating Program. Never Done. Never Outdone.
General Description: An OU Health Director of Nursing oversees nursing operations and overall performance of their department(s), maintaining nursing practice standards and upholding the nursing code of ethics to ensure the highest quality of safe, patient care delivery. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First , pursuing Relentless Excellence , showing Integrity , seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning , and valuing Teamwork .
Essential Responsibilities
- Accountable for clinical care and departmental performance and metrics.
- Supports strategic initiatives through establishing quality initiatives in patient care delivery that promote a culture of safety, civility and mitigates bias.
- Develops and updates performance improvement tools, productivity reports, fiscal status and quality statistics.
- Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
- Establishes and implements policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
- Manages department budget and resources, and understands the organization’s financial processes.
- Aligns behaviors with OU Health values, serving as a role model for staff in professional practice.
- Representative for the OU Health nursing body, working closely with senior leadership and other healthcare professionals throughout the organization to ensure quality patient care.
- Serves as a resource for physicians and staff.
- Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
- Effectively manages the selection, retention and performance of the team through coaching, providing real-time feedback, training and routine recognition practices. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the achievement of the organization’s metrics.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
- Master's in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration or relevant field of study required.
Experience: 5 - 7 years of progressive leadership experience.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration:
- Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC) with established residency within 6 months.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of academic medical center structure, service-line structures, institutional governance and hierarchy of decision process.
- Skills in planning, coordinating and measuring departmental activities.
- Demonstrated business acumen and managerial functions such as experience with performance improvement tools, using metrics to drive decisions, maintain a budget, report writing and solve practical problems.
- Ability to leverage resources, including technology, to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver on organizational goals.
- Knowledge of industry standards to aid strategic decisions, problem solve and calculate risk.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically to successfully mediate with individuals/groups.
- Cognizant of unconscious and systemic bias in care delivery and business operations.
- Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles to cooperation and to foster harmonious relations.
- Ability to maintain integrity and trust among leadership and staff.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate individuals, groups/cross-functional teams and provide project management support.
- Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity and ability to be diplomatic.