Director, Pediatric ICU

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking an experienced nursing leader to oversee our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Inova Children’s Hospital, the only unit of its kind in Northern Virginia. Our multidisciplinary, Level I PICU provides advanced technology and highly specialized critical care for critically ill and injured patients from birth through age 21.

Our PICU is recognized for delivering exceptional care to some of the region’s most medically complex and fragile children. The unit has earned national recognition, including the AACCN Beacon Silver Award for Pediatric Critical Care Excellence (2016–2019), reflecting our commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, teamwork, and family-centered care.

The Director Clinical Specialty oversees assigned department or functional area to ensure it is performing effectively, which may include but not limited to, preparing and implementing business strategy to achieve the organization’s goals, ensuring legal compliance, communicating and collaborating with stakeholders, managing employment decisions and contributions of supporting team members, and managing departmental budget and fiscal success. Serves as a primary liaison and information resource for the unit. Oversees the provision of therapeutic care in a holistic and evidence-based environment, which produces excellent patient care with optimal patient outcomes.

Job Responsibilities:
 

Minimum Requirements:

Certification - Basic Life Support & PALS upon start

Licensure - Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse

Experience - 1 year of leadership experience and 2 years of acute care nursing experience, leadership experience may include RN Unit Supervisor Role, dedicated charge nurse or Assistant Nurse Manager or equivalent role

Education - Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Preferred Requirements:

Experience leading a PICU, pediatric critical-care service, or similarly high-acuity unit.

Minimum of 2 years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in critical care or pediatrics.