Director of Women and Children Services

Overview

Shift: Full Time; Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

In this leadership role, you’ll provide strategic and operational oversight for our Obstetric and Pediatric service lines, helping drive exceptional patient care, strong clinical outcomes, and continued growth. You’ll lead the development of business, financial, staffing, and operational strategies while overseeing quality, financial performance, and the overall success of Women & Children’s Services. Working closely with medical leadership and interdisciplinary teams, you’ll identify opportunities to improve clinical outcomes, enhance efficiency, and ensure services meet the needs of our patients, providers, and communities. The Director also ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards while representing Women & Children’s Services across the health system and within the communities we serve.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for Obstetric, Neonatal, and Pediatric services.
• Implements and monitors strategic initiatives, operational goals, and service line performance.
• Establishes performance expectations and holds leaders and staff accountable for results.
• Ensures qualified, competent staffing while supporting professional growth and retention.
• Promotes high-quality, patient-centered care and advocates for patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, accreditation, safety, and organizational standards.
• Monitors clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and performance metrics to drive improvement.
• Collaborates with physicians, providers, leaders, and staff to improve care and services.
• Develops and manages budgets, productivity, expenses, and overall financial performance.
• Drives business development, innovation, outreach, and growth opportunities for Women & Children’s Services.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in Nursing or Business required

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of middle or higher-level management experience required; experience in obstetrics, neonatal, pediatrics, and gynecology preferred

License(s)/Certification(s): Current RN license in good standing in Iowa or Illinois required

Skills/Knowledge: Strong business acumen, interpersonal skills, and professionalism required; ability to effectively manage priorities and deadlines required; occasional travel to other UPH facilities may be required

Pay

Salary range: $62.76–$94.14/hr

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance