Director of Women and Children Services

• Area of Interest: Leadership - Nursing
• Salary Range: $62.76-$94.14/hr*
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Nursing Administration
• Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Job ID: 186515
  
  

Overview

Shift: Full Time; Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Join Our Team as the Director of Women & Children’s Services!

In this leadership role, you’ll provide strategic and operational oversight for our Obstetric and Pediatric service lines, helping drive exceptional patient care, strong clinical outcomes, and continued growth.

You’ll lead the development of business, financial, staffing, and operational strategies while overseeing quality, financial performance, and the overall success of Women & Children’s Services. Working closely with medical leadership and interdisciplinary teams, you’ll identify opportunities to improve clinical outcomes, enhance efficiency, and ensure services meet the needs of our patients, providers, and communities.

The Director also ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards while representing Women & Children’s Services across the health system and within the communities we serve.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
  
  

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for Obstetric, Neonatal, and Pediatric services.
• Implements and monitors strategic initiatives, operational goals, and service line performance.
• Establishes performance expectations and holds leaders and staff accountable for results.
• Ensures qualified, competent staffing while supporting professional growth and retention.
• Promotes high-quality, patient-centered care and advocates for patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, accreditation, safety, and organizational standards.
• Monitors clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and performance metrics to drive improvement.
• Collaborates with physicians, providers, leaders, and staff to improve care and services.
• Develops and manages budgets, productivity, expenses, and overall financial performance.
• Drives business development, innovation, outreach, and growth opportunities for Women & Children’s Services.
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Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Business required
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of middle or higher-level management experience required
• Experience in obstetrics, neonatal, pediatrics, and gynecology preferred
  
  

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current RN license in good standing in Iowa or Illinois required
  
  

Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong business acumen, interpersonal skills, and professionalism required
• Ability to effectively manage priorities and deadlines required
• Occasional travel to other UPH facilities may be required
• Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role. 
  
  

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