Director of Womens Services

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation • Foley, AL

98d

About The Position

The Director of Women's Services is responsible for providing leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight for the labor and delivery, postpartum, nurseries, and other women's health services departments. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care by driving quality improvement initiatives, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The Director focuses on enhancing patient safety, optimizing resource utilization, and promoting professional development for staff, all while aligning departmental goals with the organization's mission and vision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or Seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of women's services departments, including staffing, resource allocation, safety, and quality.
• Develops and implements departmental goals and objectives aligned with the organization's strategic vision.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices in women's health care.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
• Prepares and manages the departmental budget, monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures while maintaining care standards.
• Recruits, trains, and mentors staff members, fostering continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Works collaboratively with providers, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other stakeholders to improve interdisciplinary communication and patient care.
• Develops and enforces policies and procedures for women's services, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
• Responds to and resolves patient care issues, complaints, and incidents, implementing corrective actions when needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of industry trends, clinical best practices, and healthcare regulations to ensure the department remains competitive and compliant.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree