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Baldwin Health This is a full-time Nursing (RN) Director of Women's Services position at Baldwin Health in Foley, AL. Benefits
include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more. Job Summary
The Director of Women's Services provides leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight for the labor and delivery, postpartum, nurseries, and other women’s health services departments. This role ensures high-quality patient care by driving quality improvement initiatives, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The Director focuses on patient safety, resource optimization, and staff development, aligning departmental goals with the organization\'s mission and vision. Essential Functions Oversees daily operations of women\'s services departments, including staffing, resource allocation, safety, and quality.
Develops and implements departmental goals aligned with the organization\'s strategic vision.
Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices in women\'s health care.
Leads quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
Prepares and manages the departmental budget, monitors expenses, and implements cost-saving measures while maintaining care standards.
Recruits, trains, and mentors staff, fostering continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Collaborates 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.
Maintains current knowledge of industry trends, clinical best practices, and healthcare regulations to ensure the department remains compliant and competitive.
Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.
Leadership Responsibilities Supervision and staff management: provides leadership, mentorship, and professional development; schedules staff; conducts evaluations and provides feedback.
Strategic planning and financial oversight: collaborates with hospital leadership on strategic direction, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning; monitors expenditures and evaluates new technologies.
Quality assurance and regulatory compliance: ensures compliance with regulatory bodies and participates in audits and accreditation processes.
Collaboration and communication: coordinates with leadership teams and stays current with industry advances and regulatory changes.
Staff responsibilities: may work in a staff role as needed and ensures competency and task fulfillment.
Qualifications Bachelor\'s Degree in a relevant field required, or seven (7) or more years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor\'s degree.
Master\'s Degree preferred.
3-5 years of experience in a closely related field with a Bachelor\'s degree required.
3-5 years of leadership experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
Fosters a positive work environment that promotes teamwork and continuous improvement.
Effective communication with leadership, staff, and stakeholders.
Ability to delegate, multitask, and meet deadlines with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.
Licenses and Certifications RN – Registered Nurse with state licensure (or compact licensure).
BCLS, ACLS, and either NRP or NALS as required.
Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Director of Women's Services
role at
Baldwin Health This is a full-time Nursing (RN) Director of Women's Services position at Baldwin Health in Foley, AL. Benefits
include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more. Job Summary
The Director of Women's Services provides leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight for the labor and delivery, postpartum, nurseries, and other women’s health services departments. This role ensures high-quality patient care by driving quality improvement initiatives, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The Director focuses on patient safety, resource optimization, and staff development, aligning departmental goals with the organization\'s mission and vision. Essential Functions Oversees daily operations of women\'s services departments, including staffing, resource allocation, safety, and quality.
Develops and implements departmental goals aligned with the organization\'s strategic vision.
Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices in women\'s health care.
Leads quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
Prepares and manages the departmental budget, monitors expenses, and implements cost-saving measures while maintaining care standards.
Recruits, trains, and mentors staff, fostering continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Collaborates 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.
Maintains current knowledge of industry trends, clinical best practices, and healthcare regulations to ensure the department remains compliant and competitive.
Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.
Leadership Responsibilities Supervision and staff management: provides leadership, mentorship, and professional development; schedules staff; conducts evaluations and provides feedback.
Strategic planning and financial oversight: collaborates with hospital leadership on strategic direction, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning; monitors expenditures and evaluates new technologies.
Quality assurance and regulatory compliance: ensures compliance with regulatory bodies and participates in audits and accreditation processes.
Collaboration and communication: coordinates with leadership teams and stays current with industry advances and regulatory changes.
Staff responsibilities: may work in a staff role as needed and ensures competency and task fulfillment.
Qualifications Bachelor\'s Degree in a relevant field required, or seven (7) or more years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor\'s degree.
Master\'s Degree preferred.
3-5 years of experience in a closely related field with a Bachelor\'s degree required.
3-5 years of leadership experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
Fosters a positive work environment that promotes teamwork and continuous improvement.
Effective communication with leadership, staff, and stakeholders.
Ability to delegate, multitask, and meet deadlines with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.
Licenses and Certifications RN – Registered Nurse with state licensure (or compact licensure).
BCLS, ACLS, and either NRP or NALS as required.
Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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