Patient Care Director General Pediatrics & Pediatric Stepdown-Days

Job description

Start Date:
09/25/2026
End Date:
10/02/2026
Description:
Patient Care Director - General Pediatrics & Pediatric Stepdown - Days
Inspirational Leadership, Compassionate Care: Nursing Leaders Make It Possible Patient Care Director
Practice the art and science of evidence-based nursing at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and lead the charge in improving the patient care experience as a transformational nurse leader. Our case mix index is one of the highest, yet our measured outcomes are among the best in the nation. Together, we use our brains and hearts to provide the highest level of care imaginable. In the process, experience all the reasons we entered our noble field.
As a Patient Care Director, take the next step and impact the field of nursing alongside the world's finest healthcare professionals at our Magnet® designated institution. You will guide these fast-paced units in delivering high-quality care to patients in the Pediatric department at NYP/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Help mentor new staff and inspire the team to maintain the unit's above average patient and employee satisfaction ratings. This role collaborates with all levels of leadership to facilitate efficient, cost-effective unit operations where skilled nursing professionals are the heart of our hospital-wide mission of Putting Patients First. You'll work with the brightest minds in healthcare to make tomorrow better for countless human beings. Inspire nurses to reach their full potential and work closely with seasoned leaders who will help you reach yours as well. Be a strong leader in providing high-quality innovative care. Assume front line responsibility for fiscal performance, resource allocation, scheduling, staff evaluation and patient care delivery on a 24-hour basis.
Preferred Criteria
• American Nurses Credentialing Center approved national board Certification
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a large academic medical center
• Pediatric experience

Required Criteria
• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or health related field
• Current NYS RN licensure
• At least two years of management experience
• At least three years of clinical experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership competencies

Salary Range:
$170,000-$217,000/Annual
It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.