Pediatrics Nurse Director opportunities like this rarely become available in the Pacific Northwest. This highly respected academic medical center in Portland is seeking a Pediatrics Nurse Director to lead complex pediatric inpatient operations, including oversight within a Level IV PICU environment and a highly specialized pediatric transport service caring for critically ill children from across the region and beyond.

The Pediatrics Nurse Director will join a pediatric healthcare organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate family-centered care. This Magnet-designated facility serves as a referral destination for pediatric trauma, oncology, neonatology, and other highly specialized services. The Pediatrics Nurse Director will step into an environment where advanced medicine, collaboration, and continuous improvement are deeply embedded into the culture of care.

The Pediatrics Nurse Director will report to senior nursing leadership within the children’s division and will partner closely with physician leaders, operational teams, and interdisciplinary department leaders across the organization. Nursing leaders, clinical educators, advanced practice providers, and frontline pediatric staff will look to the Pediatrics Nurse Director for mentorship, operational guidance, and strategic direction. This role requires someone comfortable leading within a highly collaborative and fast-moving healthcare environment while building strong relationships across multiple service lines.

The RN Director of Pediatrics will oversee pediatric inpatient operations tied to highly acute and complex patient populations, including critical care and interfacility pediatric transport services. This Pediatrics Nurse Director position is ideal for a leader who understands the operational and clinical demands of tertiary pediatric care and high-acuity children’s services. The department is known for its highly skilled nursing teams, collaborative physicians, engaged support staff, and mission-driven culture that places tremendous focus on quality outcomes and family experience.

The Pediatrics Nurse Director will lead strategic initiatives involving quality improvement, patient safety, staffing optimization, succession planning, and professional nursing practice development. Clinical responsibilities for the Pediatrics Nurse Director include advancing nursing competencies, mentoring future leaders, strengthening evidence-based practice, and supporting nursing excellence across pediatric inpatient services. On the operational side, the Pediatrics Nurse Director will oversee financial performance, workforce planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, regulatory readiness, and long-term departmental strategy while maintaining a strong visible presence with staff and providers.

The Portland region offers an exceptional lifestyle for a Pediatrics Nurse Director looking to combine meaningful leadership work with a vibrant city atmosphere. Known nationally for its food scene, walkable neighborhoods, coffee culture, and creative energy, the area also provides quick access to hiking trails, forests, rivers, and the Oregon coastline. The Pediatrics Nurse Director will enjoy living in a region where outdoor adventure, professional opportunity, and quality of life all come together naturally.

The RN Director of Pediatrics position offers Competitive Compensation alongside Generous Benefits that include comprehensive healthcare coverage, multiple retirement pension options, substantial paid time off, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, and relocation support. This Pediatrics Nurse Director will have the opportunity to shape pediatric nursing operations at one of the West Coast’s most respected children’s healthcare programs while making a lasting impact on critically ill children and families throughout the region.