Nursing Director of Women's Services

About the role

The Director of Women's Services is responsible for providing leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight for the labor and delivery, postpartum, nurseries, and other women's health services departments. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care by driving quality improvement initiatives, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of women's services departments, including staffing, resource allocation, safety, and quality.
• Develops and implements departmental goals and objectives aligned with the organization's strategic vision.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices in women's health care.
• Recruits, trains, and mentors staff members, fostering continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Works collaboratively with providers, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other stakeholders to improve interdisciplinary communication and patient care.
• Develops and enforces policies and procedures for women's services, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
• Responds to and resolves patient care issues, complaints, and incidents, implementing corrective actions when needed.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
• Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources and consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.
• Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals, and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
• Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning.
• Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services, and evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required.
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required or NALS - Neonatal Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off – Generous EIB and vacation time to support work-life balance.