Director of Nursing Pediatrics

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Facility: Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent

Specialty: NICU, PICU, and Pediatric units

Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

• Champion Elite Clinical Care: Direct operations, workflow, and high-stakes resources across premier specialty nursing areas—including Emergency/Triage, Critical Care (Pediatric and Neonatal)—ensuring an exceptional standard of patient care.

• Drive Strategic & Visionary Growth: Shape the future of your departments by developing cutting-edge goals and clinical objectives that align with advanced medical, administrative, and ethical standards.

• Lead, Mentor, and Inspire: Build and nurture a world-class nursing team by leading immersive training, professional development, and performance evaluations that empower staff to excel.

• Mastermind Operational Excellence: Cultivate a highly collaborative environment with physicians and executive leadership to streamline operations, optimize cutting-edge equipment and staffing, and fearlessly remove obstacles to achieve peak financial and clinical performance.

• Own Compliance & Quality Control: Oversee vital clinical activities—from care plan development and service level management to directing rigorous internal and external audits—ensuring absolute compliance and unmatched service excellence.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
• Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience required.
• 10 years of experience preferred.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

• Strong Pediatrics experience
• Experience and proven success managing a large team
• Sharp business acumen and financial literacy
• Excellent relationship building skills

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
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