Director, Patient Care Services-Nurse Executive

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

 

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

 

 

 

 

 

Job Overview

Shriners Children's Greenville has a fantastic opportunity available for a critical leadership role for our hospital.  We currently have an opening for a Director of Patient Care Services-Nurse Executive.  We are looking for a dynamic leader who will take our hospital to next level clinical performance, and your leadership skills and clinical talent would be welcome here.  We are a true mission based facility, and that mission is simply providing stellar medical care to help our children and their families live better lives.  Miracles truly happen within our walls, and our hospital is full of truly dedicated team members who come to work each day to do this great work.  You will be supported by a stellar team of colleagues, orthopedic surgeons and leadership who are simply  the best in their professions.  

 

Shriners Children's Greenville may be the best career decision you make this year.  We can't wait to work with you!

 

This position has administrative authority and responsibility for patient care services, policies and procedures, evidence based nursing standards of patient care, and compliance with the Nurse Practice Act. Reports directly to the hospital administrator and has indirect reporting relationship to the Shriners Hospital for Children System Chief Nursing Officer. Maintains sound organizational relationships and shared decision making with the Board of Governors, Hospital leadership, (Administrator, Chief of Staff and Director Fiscal Services), physicians, department managers, and all stakeholders. Develops, implements, and evaluates long and short term goals for nursing as well as for assigned departments; responsible for directing, planning, and facilitating process improvements in patient care in a safe, consistent environment that promotes quality care and optimal patient outcomes within the constraints of available resources. On an ongoing basis, evaluates and initiates revisions as necessary to ensure nursing care is implemented via the Nursing Process and Nursing Philosophy which is derived from FOCUSED the Shriners Hospitals for Children (SHC) Professional Practice Model.Maintains effective communication with all nursing and other hospital personnel; physicians, board members and stakeholders; strives for the advancement of the nursing profession within the community and on the local, state, and national level. Maintains awareness of legislation affecting nursing practice and implements practice or process changes as needed; acts as a resource person for the hospital related to nursing standards and practices.

Responsibilities

As a member of the Senior Leadership team, participates in the development, monitoring and execution the hospital’s strategic plan demonstrating systems thinking and change management skills. In collaboration with unit/department managers contributes to planning, decision making and policy formulation.

 

Attends/holds membership on hospital and medical staff committees as appropriate. Attends Board of Governors and physician meetings to report on activities of nursing and assigned departments. Provides administrative coverage in the absence of the administrator. Participates in community educational programs and meetings as the hospital's representative.

 

Demonstrates ability to lead/direct Patient Care Services (PCS) team by providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to patient care leaders and staff using principles of management. Iden