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About Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

OUR PROMISES

1. To treat every child as we would our own
2. To treat others as they would like to be treated
3. To turn no child away for any reason

Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. Boosters are excluded from this requirement.

We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

Summary:

The Director of Nursing assumes responsibility for administration of the assigned critical and specialty care nursing units and clinics.

Responsibilities:

1. Adds value as a key member of management understands the business, financials, industry, customers and strategy.
2. Supervises employees, provides direction, coaches, trains and develops, and manages performance to company goals and expectations.
3. Prepares, manages, and adheres to department budget to maintain expenditure controls.
4. Provides visionary goals and strategic plans for designated departments.
5. Plans for the delivery and evaluates of quality of care rendered to all adult and pediatric patients in identified areas.
6. Mentors, directs, guides, and consults with Nurse Managers and Department Managers toward meeting individual department goals.
7. Responsible for management of fiscal resources, operational policies and standards of performance for departments.
8. Strives to meet department, nursing division, and hospital goals through inter- and intra- department collaboration and active participation on appropriate committees.
9. Works collaboratively with Chairman Department of Pediatrics and other medical staff and administrative team members.
10. Leadership
11. Professional, Accountability, Advocacy
12. Knowledge of Healthcare Standards/Environment
13. Business Skills
14. Relationship Management and Networking
15. Human Resources Management: Demonstrates the skills associated with efficient management of human resources.
16. General Management Responsibilities: Carries out the leadership and administrative responsibilities of management in an accurate, timely and results oriented manner.
17. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
18. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

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Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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