OU Health, Oklahoma’s first fully integrated academic health system, announces a national search for a Director of CVICU at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital.  Oklahoma Children's Hospital is the state’s only comprehensive, freestanding pediatric hospital in the state. Oklahoma Children's serves the state and the region with the state’s most comprehensive Level 1 Trauma, NICU (level IV), region’s only pediatric heart center, region’s only pediatric BMT and CAR-T therapy program and state’s only level IV pediatric epilepsy center. Additionally, Oklahoma Children's uniquely serves women and babies by providing complete high-risk pregnancy and labor and delivery care in the hospital.

The Director CVICU is a results-driven, ethical leader who oversees nursing operations and overall performance of the CVICU. They will model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic acumen, and a commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery.

EDUCATION

• Master's level education in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration or relevant field of study.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC) with established Oklahoma residency within 6 months.

EXPERIENCE

• 5 - 7 years of progressive leadership experience.

LOCATION

Named one of the Best Places to Visit by Frommer’s Travel and Travel + Leisure, Oklahoma City offers all of the culture, cuisine, attractions and amenities you’d expect in a modern metropolis. Enjoy arts, cultural events, museums, sports, and historic sites in a temperate climate with 235 days of sunshine annually encouraging year-round outdoor recreation from gardens to trails to water sports. Oklahoma City also ranks as a top large city with the lowest cost of living (C2ER); one of the most affordable housing markets (Urban Land Institute, SmartAsset, The Ascent); the most livable metros in the U.S. (JustBusiness.com); top 10 list of “coolest” cities with the lowest cost of living (PureWow). Family members of all ages will find all the amenities as well as the key elements that contribute to safe and enjoyable life, including excellent educational options. It's all here for the healthcare leader professionally prepared to step into this vital role.