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Part of Jackson Health System, Holtz Children’s Hospital is one of the largest children’s hospitals in the southeast United States. Located at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, they are known worldwide for their team of pediatric specialists experienced in treating children with all types of needs — from routine care to life-saving procedures. They also train the most pediatric physicians of any medical center in the southeastern United States.

The Nursing Director, Pediatrics will be an engaging leader with an effective communication style. The Nursing Director, Pediatrics will proactively identify progressive, creative, viable approaches to enhance overall quality and patient satisfaction, as well as the culture of nursing at Holtz. He/she will continue to develop a tight-knit, high performance nursing team that is focused on service excellence and continuous improvement. He/she will also provide leadership and focus as the nursing team goes through a cultural and operational transformation. The Nursing Director, Pediatrics will be committed to fostering an accountable, transparent environment that is supportive of staff and fosters their professional development.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a Master's Degree in a healthcare related discipline is required; Doctorate of Nursing Practice or Ph.D. is an asset but not required.
• Candidates should possess a minimum of three years of current nursing leadership experience in progressive roles of increasing responsibility. Pediatric nursing experience required, preferably in either NICU or PICU.
• Proven track record of efficient operational and nursing management leadership over clinical departments; a demonstrated ability to develop conceptual designs for clinical services and plan, organize and direct multiple successful projects.
• A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all constituents across a complex organization, the ability to function as a team leader and collaborative consensus builder.
• Experience in an urban, unionized academic environment is preferred.
• Excellent business acumen and proven results relative to productivity, business plan development, process improvement, quality measurements, patient satisfaction, and staff

We would appreciate receiving recommendations or nominations of qualified candidates and applications of personal interest. Please contact us using the WittKieffer Candidate Portal or via e-mail at: tdavis@wittkieffer.com.