Director, Women's & Newborn Services

Purposelink Recruitment; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Purposelink Recruitment seeks a Director of Women\'s & Newborn Services to oversee and elevate care across Iowa campuses. You will lead clinical and administrative teams, manage budgets, and advance strategic initiatives to improve patient care, safety, and organizational performance.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader, champion patient- and family-centered care, foster a culture of safety, and drive excellence in nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher is required.
• Active RN license in Iowa (IA) or NLC.
• Any of the following DL or CDL licenses.
• ARC BLS or AHA BLS certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative and operational functions for Women's & Newborn Services across multiple campuses.
• Develop and monitor budgets to ensure efficient resource use.
• Drive strategic planning and build partnerships to advance service line priorities.
• Oversee clinical operations, standards of care, and quality improvement.
• Allocate resources to meet service line needs and coordinate care across departments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and specialty designation requirements.
• Use data to guide operational changes and identify growth opportunities.
• Lead department leaders with performance coaching and development.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care and a Just Culture environment.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Education

Associate degree or higher

RN license IA or NLC

DL or CDL

ARC BLS / AHA BLS

Job description

Director, Women's & Newborn Services — Iowa

On‑Site Leadership Role | Multi‑Campus Oversight | Strategic & Operational Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or higher
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa (IA) or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications:
  • Regular Driver License (DL)
  • Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications:
  • American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC BLS)
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)

OVERVIEW

This leadership role provides the opportunity to oversee and elevate Women's and Newborn Services across multiple campuses. The Director will lead clinical and administrative teams, manage budgets, and drive strategic initiatives that enhance patient care, operational performance, and organizational growth. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, innovative leader who champions patient‑and family‑centered care, fosters a culture of safety, and advances excellence in clinical practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead administrative and operational functions for Women's & Newborn Services across multiple campuses, ensuring alignment with organizational strategyDevelop, manage, and monitor budgets to ensure effective use of financial resourcesDrive strategic planning and cultivate partnerships to advance service line prioritiesOversee clinical operations, standards of care, and continuous process improvementServe as administrative leader and liaison for physicians and physician activitiesAllocate human, material, and financial resources to meet service line needsCollaborate with leaders to optimize patient flow and coordinate care across departmentsEnsure compliance with specialty designation requirements and regulatory standardsUse evidence, quality metrics, and outcomes data to guide operational changesIdentify growth opportunities and lead new program developmentChampion patient‑and family‑centered care, setting expectations for quality, service, and cost stewardshipLead department leaders by setting goals, monitoring performance, and providing coaching and developmentPromote a culture of safety and support a Just Culture environmentDemonstrate innovation in care delivery, coordination, and service line advancementParticipate in initiatives to elevate professional nursing practice and nurse engagementSupport the professional nurse practice model and shared governance structures

SCHEDULE & SHIFT DETAILS

On‑site onlyFull‑time leadership schedule

Pay Transparency Compensation varies based on location, experience, and performance. Some sites require disclosure of pay and benefits. This role may also be eligible for bonuses or incentives depending on business needs.

Employees may receive health insurance, optional dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid holidays, and PTO or sick time.

The estimated hourly rate for this position is $60.00.