Director, Inpatient Surgical Unit

Seattle Children's • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Direct, manage and evaluate Inpatient Surgical Unit Services on a 24/7 basis from multiple sites in a manner that meets safe patient care, continuous quality improvement, customer service, programmatic growth and financial requirements supporting the mission of Seattle Children's Hospital. Provide leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives for services including operations, patient flow, facilities, capital and operating budgets, and staffing. Direct and manage contracted services to meet patient and organization needs. Develop, implement and manage strategic plan to respond to anticipated trends, changes in treatment, economics or patient needs. Develop and sustain interdisciplinary relationships, committees and manage special projects that contribute to program development. Relocation assistance offered for qualifying external candidates.

Requirements

• A Master's degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing; may be substituted with a Master’s in Business Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field provided the candidate also possesses a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing (Candidates currently enrolled in a Master’s program or higher will be considered provided they also possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Must complete the program within three years in position and maintain solid performance)
• Minimum of five (5) years leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current Washington State or Multistate (MSL) RN license.
• A copy of a Master’s degree or higher in Nursing or transcripts indicating attainment of a Master's degree or higher in nursing is to be on record with Human Resources upon hire. If a Master's degree is in Business Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, a copy of the degrees or transcripts indicating attainment of a Master's degree or higher and Bachelor's in Nursing degree is to be on record with Human Resources upon hire. If a Master's degree or higher is in process, a copy of the Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing or transcripts indicating attainment of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing and a notation of the expected Master's completion date is to be on file with Human Resources upon hire.
• Nursing or healthcare related professional board certification in a clinical specialty area or leadership on hire or must be obtained within three (3) years of hire and must be maintained thereafter. Certification must be recognized by the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) and approved by Seattle Children's.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers. This is a condition of hire and must be maintained at all times. Pediatric Emergency, Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS), or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will be accepted in lieu of BLS for Healthcare Providers. (Note: Employees are responsible for any costs (including time away from work) associated with obtaining PALS or PEARS certification if it is not a requirement of the position). ACLS will not be accepted as a substitute to the requirements listed above.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage and evaluate Inpatient Surgical Unit Services on a 24/7 basis from multiple sites
• Provide leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives for services including operations, patient flow, facilities, capital and operating budgets, and staffing.
• Direct and manage contracted services to meet patient and organization needs.
• Develop, implement and manage strategic plan to respond to anticipated trends, changes in treatment, economics or patient needs.
• Develop and sustain interdisciplinary relationships, committees and manage special projects that contribute to program development.

Benefits

• Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director