Director of Women's Services

Position Summary

Humboldt Park Health is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Women’s Health Services to lead the strategic and operational direction of the Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery, and Nursery units. This leader will ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while driving innovation, service excellence, and clinical outcomes that meet the unique needs of women and families.

The ideal candidate is a strong nursing leader with deep maternal child health experience, a collaborative leadership style, and a passion for advancing women’s health services.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership and Standards of Care

• Establish nursing standards across Women’s Health units using evidence-based practice and current research.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care that aligns with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders to enhance care models, improve workflows, and elevate patient outcomes.

Operational Management

• Plan, organize, and direct health services for assigned units to ensure goals, objectives, and performance outcomes are met.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure efficient, safe, and effective patient care delivery.
• Maintain clear communication with all staff and provide continuous coaching, support, and feedback.

Staff Leadership and Development

• Select, develop, mentor, and evaluate staff to build a high-performing Women’s Health team.
• Track key quality indicators and ensure resources are aligned to support safe, timely, and high-quality care.
• Lead workforce planning to maintain appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.

Strategic Planning and Program Development

• Participate in long-range planning, program development, and service line growth for Women’s Health Services.
• Interpret and communicate departmental policies and update or implement new procedures to support operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to expand service offerings that meet patient needs and strengthen the Women’s Health program.

Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Excellence

• Analyze performance reports and coordinate quality improvement initiatives across the units.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory agencies and ensure readiness for surveys, inspections, and audits.
• Monitor safety practices, equipment needs, and environmental conditions to maintain a safe care environment.

Financial Oversight

• Develop and manage departmental budgets including staffing, supplies, and capital needs.
• Approve or monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with financial guidelines and operational priorities.
• Implement cost-effective practices while maintaining high-quality care standards.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with physicians, midwives, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, holistic care.
• Strengthen communication and partnerships across departments to support seamless patient experiences.

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN License
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience in a hospital or maternal child health setting

Top Skills for Success 

• Maternal child health leadership
• Labor and delivery operations
• Mother baby unit management
• Clinical quality and patient safety
• Regulatory compliance
• Staffing and workforce planning
• Service line development
• Nursing leadership
• Budget and financial management

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance and Short Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership development and opportunities for growth