Director of Nursing (RN) – Pediatric Acute Care Services (Full Time)

Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Orange, CT 06477, US

$162,635 - $268,362 / year

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

Job Summary

We are seeking an exceptional, visionary nursing leader to serve as Director of Nursing for Pediatric Acute Care Services, providing strategic and operational oversight for multiple high-acuity inpatient units, including a 72-bed Medical Unit, 34-bed Surgical Unit, 28-bed Neuroscience Unit, and a 24-bed Multispecialty Unit. These units care for a diverse and complex pediatric population and support growing specialty programs such as Epilepsy Monitoring (EMU), Palliative Care, Hematology/Oncology, Metabolic Disorders, trauma, surgical services, eating disorders, and children with complex medical needs. This environment demands clinical excellence, innovation, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader with a proven track record of improving patient outcomes, advancing quality and safety, and elevating the patient and family experience. This individual will foster a highly engaged workforce by building strong teams, improving staff satisfaction and retention, and mentoring future nurse leaders through intentional development and succession planning. With strong project management capability, this leader will successfully drive complex initiatives, implement sustainable improvements, and partner with physicians and executive leadership to advance program growth and operational excellence.

Pay Range

Minimum $162,635 Midpoint $215,509 Maximum $268,362

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required: Minimum four (4) years of experience in a clinical specialty. Two (2) years of experience in a nursing management position.

• Preferred: Three (3) years of nursing management experience within the clinical area of an acute facility.

Education

• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of Registered Nursing; Master's of Science in Nursing or related field.

Specialized Skills

• Required: Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards; care with sensitivity and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology; promote teamwork; understand and exceed customer expectations. Knowledge of Family-Centered Care Concepts and Quality Improvement methodologies. Demonstrated skill in collaborating with medical staff, allied health professionals, peers and staff. Ability to manage multiple competing priorities concurrently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully provide/promote safe care within the parameters of licensure and regulatory requirements, practice requirements and hospital systems. Excellent conflict resolution skills and proven ability to effectively lead teams to consensus. Budgeting, variance tracking and productivity monetary. Working knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

• Preferred: Experience with budget and productivity systems. Eligible for the ANCC Administrative certification.

Licensure

• Required: Certifications or credentials as deemed necessary by regulatory agencies; Registered Nurse – CA (RN).

Work Environments - Functional Demand:

Light - Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).

Physical Activity Requirements:

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements:

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements:

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement:

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

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