Senior Director Perinatal & Neonatal Services

Driscoll-Children; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll-Children in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Senior Director of Nursing for PERI-NATAL SERVICES to lead clinical operations across DHS NICUs, high-risk clinics, WIC, and lactation services, ensuring care delivery meets regulatory standards and organizational goals.

This executive role oversees APRN staffing in contracted NICUs, directs budgeting and program development, and mentors service-line leaders to deliver safe, high-quality maternal and newborn care with a focus on compliance,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field such as MSN, MBA, MHA, DNP or APRN (NNP or CNS in Peri-natal Services).
• Minimum 10 years in perinatal services with at least 4 years of progressive nursing leadership at director level or higher in a NICU/Peri-natal setting.
• Current Texas nursing license and active unrestricted driver’s license.
• National certification in at least one clinical area related to perinatal services.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for NICUs and perinatal services to meet quality, safety and financial goals.
• Oversees the development and management of department budgets and ensures budgetary compliance.
• Coordinates APRN staffing across NICUs under contract with DHS facilities.
• Coaches and mentors service line leaders and staff to model leadership and develop talent.
• Ensures compliance with Texas Levels of Neonatal Care designation and regulatory surveys.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Policy development

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education

MSN / MBA / MHA / DNP / APRN (NNP or CNS in Peri-natal Services)

Job description

Driscoll-Children in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Senior Director of Nursing for PERI-NATAL SERVICES to lead clinical operations across DHS NICUs, high-risk clinics, WIC, and lactation services, ensuring care delivery meets regulatory standards and organizational goals.

This executive role oversees APRN staffing in contracted NICUs, directs budgeting and program development, and mentors service-line leaders to deliver safe, high-quality maternal and newborn care with a focus on compliance,