THE HEALTH SYSTEM

This outstanding health system is a non-profit, academic, multi-specialty, healthcare delivery system dedicated to patient care, research and education. This system’s physician’s treat over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties and perform more than 300 clinical research trials annually. Ranked one of the "Best Places to Work" 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 by Fortune Magazine, they also received the “Consumer’s Choice” for Healthcare for 13 consecutive years.

THE POSITION:  DIRECTOR OF PEDIATRIC ICU & PEDIATRICS

We are looking for a seasoned Pediatric or PICU Nurse Manager or Director with a minimum 3 to 5 years of current or recent Pediatric nurse management experience.  This position will manage all day-to-day departmental and fiscal operations of two Pediatric units (50 beds) with 70 FTE’s. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, with Master’s degree or Master’s degree in progress. Directors who possess an engaged, mentoring and visible style of leadership will enjoy this management opportunity and will thrive!  Compensation, benefits, bonus program and relocation packages are excellent!  This is a rare opportunity at a nationally ranked hospital and you will be a part of an award-winning leadership team responsible for directing the activities of a busy Pediatric and PICU department.  This position reports to the Asst. VP of Pediatric Services and is a growth opportunity into bigger roles going forward.  Patient service and satisfaction are key drivers for this health system who consistently provide opportunities for Nurse Managers and Directors to advance into Hospital Administration including, CNO, COO, CEO, and Multi-facility CEO career paths.  

SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:  health insurance; dental insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, salary continuation, short & long-term disability, tuition assistance, nursing school student loan repayment, and tax-free spending accounts!  Regular full-time employees receive 7 paid holidays, and may take one personal holiday after completing three months of employment. Outstanding employees will enjoy “Pay for Performance” with strong merit based pay increases. Employees are eligible upon hire to join either a 401(k) or 403(b) plans. The 401(k) plan offers employees a wide array of pre-tax investment options. An eligible employee may contribute as much as 75% of each paycheck on a before-tax basis (up to the IRS limits), and the health system will make a Retirement Contribution each year, which is a percentage of income, not a match of employee contributions. Matching dollars become 100% vested (or owned by the employee) after six years of service with the Health System. Partial vesting occurs between years two through six at a rate of 20% per year. Employees are always fully vested in their contributions.  Salary range is very competitive and based on years of experience and education. 

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