Director of Nursing

Sunshine Pediatric Day Center · Mckinney, United States

Job Overview

We are looking for someone that has strong pediatric nursing and leadership skills. This job will be challenging. It will also be immensely rewarding.

You will create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies.

We all work as a family in a very collegial atmosphere. Our mission is the kids!

Eligibility Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas.
• A valid CPR certificate.
• A minimum of two years of supervision and management in employment in a pediatric setting caring for a medically or technologically dependent minor or at least two years of supervision in a pediatric intensive care, neonatal intensive care, pediatric emergency care, or home health.

Responsibilities

• Supervising all aspects of a minor's plan of care to ensure the minor's plan of care is implemented as ordered.
• Supervising all activities of the center's professional nursing staff and direct care staff to ensure compliance with current standards of accepted nursing practice.
• Ensuring compliance with all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations in this policy.
• Supervising the daily clinical operations of the center.
• Ensuring the documentation of the center's actual, daily, and total census.
• Ensuring the documentation of the center's staffing ratios.
• Supervising the implementation of staffing policies to ensure that only qualified staff are hired by the center, including verification of licensure and certification before employment and annually thereafter.
• Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN, etc.).
• Guide staffing procedures.
• Set objectives and long‑term goals for the nursing department.
• Organize and coordinate admission, nursing, and patient care procedures.
• Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high quality standards.
• Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed.
• Manage record‑keeping procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations.
• Report to upper management.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401k

Education

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience

• Supervising experience: 2 year (Preferred)