Senior Director Women and Children Services RN

Providence•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Calling All Esteemed Leaders! Are you a collaborative healthcare leader with a passion for advancing Women’s and Children’s Services, driving operational excellence, and delivering compassionate, high ‑ quality care across a complex health system? If you thrive in matrixed environments, balance strategic vision with operational rigor, and lead with purpose, integrity, and accountability, this impactful leadership opportunity invites your expertise. The Senior Director, Women and Children Services provides system ‑ wide operational leadership for Women’s and Children’s Services across Swedish Medical Center. This role is responsible for recommending strategic direction and overseeing all administrative, operational, and financial aspects of care delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements. Accountable for fostering a culture of safety and excellence, the Senior Director assesses, implements, and evaluates patient care delivery to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance with professional, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. The role provides system ‑ wide leadership in the evaluation, standardization, and implementation of Women’s and Children’s Services programs, ensuring regulatory readiness and accreditation compliance across Swedish. As a key member of Senior Leadership, the Senior Director plays an active role in advancing an integrated healthcare system that delivers exceptional outcomes in a fiscally responsible manner. Working in both direct ‑ line and matrixed relationships with Medical Directors, Managers, Senior Leaders, and the elected Chief of Obstetrics / Women’s & Children’s Services, this leader organizes and directs nursing and clinical operations to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost ‑ effective patient care. With a strong commitment to standardization and system consistency, the Senior Director minimizes service fragmentation while promoting best practices, operational alignment, and a seamless patient and family experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (required)
Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration (required)
Washington Registered Nurse License (required upon hire; vendor‑managed)
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated leadership in high‑performing obstetrics and Women’s & Children’s Services, preferably within multi‑institutional systems
Experience working in a unionized environment
Proven success achieving benchmark performance in caregiver engagement, quality, and customer satisfaction
Strong knowledge of patient care operations, reimbursement practices, and healthcare market dynamics
Demonstrated change‑management expertise, including setting strategic direction and operational execution
Adaptability and resilience in dynamic, fast‑paced environments
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lead through influence in matrixed organizational structures
High proficiency with multiple communication modalities and enterprise systems

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of strategies to maintain and grow market share for Women’s and Children’s Services.
Analyze referral patterns and patient demand to inform business development initiatives.
Define strategic direction in alignment with Swedish’s system‑wide strategic plan.
Develop and manage annual department budgets, ensuring achievement of financial, productivity, and performance targets.
Establish and manage operational benchmarks related to efficiency, outcomes, and service delivery.
Optimize the use of resources to achieve cost‑effective, high‑quality operations.
Lead quality improvement initiatives and ensure sustained compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all departments.
Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
Build and maintain collaborative, trust‑based relationships with medical staff and clinical leaders.
Ensure effective communication and alignment across interdisciplinary and multi‑departmental teams.
Partner with Swedish leadership, affiliates, and community stakeholders to advance strategic and clinical goals.
Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing management team.
Guide teams through transformational change by engaging staff and encouraging participation and accountability.
Make thoughtful, effective hiring decisions to strengthen leadership depth and culture.
Identify and coordinate facility, equipment, and systems needs to support state‑of‑the‑art care environments.
Partner on technology and infrastructure planning to support evolving clinical and operational needs.