Description

The Director of Nursing & Patient Care holds executive-level accountability for the integrated clinical and administrative management of the Periop Division within the facility. This leader is responsible for the strategic planning, organization, and direction of departmental operations to ensure the efficient and high-quality delivery of patient care. By collaborating closely with medical leadership, the Director develops and implements a unified vision that aligns clinical practice with the medical center’s overarching goals. A central focus of this role is fostering a culture of excellence and employee engagement, advocating for high care standards while building unit pride through proactive leadership strategies. Ultimately, the Director serves as a key architect of the clinical environment, ensuring operational effectiveness and a superior patient experience.

Why Work for Cook Children's?

Everyone at Cook Children's is guided by an inspiring Promise, "Knowing every child's life is sacred, we promise to improve the well-being of every child in our care and our communities." Because our service area covers nearly half the state of Texas, our "region" often extends way beyond Fort Worth or even Texas. The Cook Children's community includes families from across the United States and even from around the world. Regardless of the distance, parents have chosen Cook Children's as their destination because of our ability to combine the art of caring with the use of leading-edge technology.

Requirements

Experience: 

5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience required.
OR experience required.

Education:

BSN required.
Master's Degree is required.
 

Certification/Licensure:

Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
BLS (American Heart).