Women and Children Services Director of Nursing Overview • The Women and Children Services Director of Nursing oversees the Maternal Child Health Department, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. • Provide leadership in planning, organizing, and evaluating departmental functions to achieve clinical excellence and regulatory compliance. • Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and hospital administration to enhance patient outcomes and experiences. • Promote staff development, engagement, and professional growth within a supportive and accountable environment. • Ensure evidence-based practices and standards of care are consistently implemented across the department. • Lead performance improvement initiatives and support organization-wide quality efforts. • Manage departmental budgets, ensuring cost-effective resource utilization while maintaining high standards of care. • Serve as a liaison between staff, physicians, hospital leadership, and ancillary departments to ensure seamless communication. • Respond to emergency situations and provide effective leadership during critical incidents. Women and Children Services Director of Nursing Key Responsibilities & Duties • Provide 24-hour administrative and clinical oversight of Maternal Child Health Services. • Develop and implement departmental goals, strategic plans, and performance improvement initiatives. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, accreditation, and hospital regulations. • Monitor quality indicators and patient outcomes, implementing corrective actions as needed. • Recruit, mentor, develop, supervise, and evaluate departmental personnel. • Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets for cost-effective resource utilization. • Communicate effectively regarding patient care, operational issues, and departmental performance. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary committees to support hospital leadership initiatives. • Oversee patient care for adolescent, adult, and older adult populations, ensuring evidence-based practices. Women and Children Services Director of Nursing Job Requirements • Current and unrestricted Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license. • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree preferred. • Minimum of five years of perinatal nursing experience in an acute care setting. • Two years of nursing leadership, supervisory, or management experience. • Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS from the American Heart Association. • National certification in Maternal Child Health, Women’s Services, or Nursing Leadership. • Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills. • Thorough understanding of Maternal Child Health regulatory and accreditation requirements. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.