Perinatal Unit Director - Lead High-Risk L&D

UCSF Health

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Unit Director to provide operational leadership for Labor & Delivery and perinatal services within a high-acuity academic medical center. You will oversee clinical outcomes, safety, regulatory compliance, and patient experience, collaborating with Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Neonatology, and anesthesia to advance high-risk obstetric care.

This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, alignment with national benchmarks, staff

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
  • California RN license is required.
  • BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee outcomes, safety, regulatory compliance, patient experience, and financial performance of the service line.
  • Lead initiatives to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity with evidence-based practices.
  • Manage staffing, capacity, throughput, and productivity in a 24/7 Labor & Delivery environment.
  • Coordinate with Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Neonatology, Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine to advance programs.
  • Support teaching and nursing research in perinatal care and foster a culture of shared governance.

Skills

Nursing leadership
Labor & Delivery
Regulatory compliance
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Healthcare informatics
Staff development
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
California RN license
BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

UCSF Health in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Unit Director to provide operational leadership for Labor & Delivery and perinatal services within a high-acuity academic medical center. You will oversee clinical outcomes, safety, regulatory compliance, and patient experience, collaborating with Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Neonatology, and anesthesia to advance high-risk obstetric care.

This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, alignment with national benchmarks, staff

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