Director-Clinical Operations, Maternity Services

Indiana University Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations for Maternity Services to lead strategic and operational direction, improving patient, family, and team experiences.

The role provides administrative leadership for a multidisciplinary center with accountability for quality, service, performance, and resource stewardship. The Director collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to implement plans, advance safety, and align with IU Health's mission and excellence goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or related field.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit.
• Clinical Specialty Professional Certification within 1 year of eligibility.
• 7–10 years of relevant leadership or clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational direction of Maternity Services.
• Provide administrative leadership for a multidisciplinary care center.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to develop and execute business and unit plans.
• Align the care center’s vision with IU Health’s mission, values, and excellence goals.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team building

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Active RN license (IN or NLC)

Graduated from nationally accredited nursing program

Job description

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our leadership team in the role of Director - Clinical Operations, Maternity Services

The Director of Clinical operations will lead the strategic and operational direction of Maternity Services, advancing exceptional care experiences for patients, families, and team members. This role provides administrative leadership for a multidisciplinary care center, with responsibility for clinical quality, service excellence, operational performance, and resource stewardship.

The Director partners with clinical and operational leaders to develop and execute business and unit plans that improve outcomes, elevate customer service, and support efficient, sustainable care delivery. This position aligns the care center’s vision and priorities with Riley Children’s Hospital’s mission, values, and excellence goals across people, service, financial, and clinical performance.

The Director may hold 24-hour accountability for assigned operations and is expected to foster a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Qualifications

• Masters of Nursing or related field is required or actively enrolled.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires completion Clinical Specialty Professional Certification within 1 year upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Requires 7-10 years of relevant experience.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients.

As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care.

IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.