Director of Nursing (RN)

Salary Range: $115,000 – $135,000
Relocation: Partial relocation assistance available

 

The Director of Nursing – Women’s and Children's Health provides strategic and operational leadership for the Women’s and Children’s Services Department. This position is responsible for overseeing departmental activities, resource management, and delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care for women, newborns, and pediatric patients. The Director ensures alignment of departmental goals with broader organizational strategies while promoting clinical excellence and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement departmental goals, standards, and operational plans aligned with clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements.

• Lead initiatives that support organizational mission and performance metrics.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Nursery, NICU, and Pediatric services.

• Ensure excellence in clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

Staff Development & Management

• Lead hiring, onboarding, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and professional development.

• Cultivate a positive, growth-oriented team culture.

• Mentor and support nurse leaders and clinical staff.

Financial & Resource Management

• Develop and manage departmental budgets.

• Monitor expenditures, ensure cost-effectiveness, and oversee audit readiness.

Quality & Safety

• Promote evidence-based care and compliance with standards set by HIPAA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory bodies.

• Drive continuous quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Partner with medical staff, anesthesia providers, and administrative leadership to enhance care delivery and service integration.

• Strengthen coordination across units for maternal, infant, and pediatric populations.

Additional Duties

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

• Complete other tasks as assigned.

 Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Current West Virginia RN license or eligibility for licensure

• 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in Women’s and Children’s Health

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia providers

• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP (or ability to obtain within specified timeframe)

Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrate strategic thinking and operational excellence

• Build a cohesive and accountable clinical team

• Sustain high standards in patient safety and quality care

• Drive measurable improvement in department performance