Director of Nursing (Hematology Oncology Inpatient)

Texas Children's Hospital • Houston, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will 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. You will 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years of Oncology experience
• Pediatric Oncology experience
• CPHON certification

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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