Executive Nurse Director, Women's and Children's Health

Executive Director, Women’s and Children’s Health

Location:

Central Valley, California

Salary: $210,000 - $250,000 + Bonus + 25K Signing Bonus + Paid Relocation

A reputable healthcare system with strong community ties is seeking a visionary and experienced nursing leader to serve as the Executive Director, Women’s and Children’s Health. This is a market‑level, senior leadership role responsible for driving strategy and operations across two comprehensive hospitals. The ideal candidate will be a passionate leader who can inspire high‑performing teams, collaborate with physicians and other key stakeholders, and lead transformational change to deliver exceptional maternal and pediatric care.

This is a career‑defining opportunity to shape the future of family‑centered care in a vibrant and growing region of California.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Provide strategic direction and vision for all Women’s and Children’s services, including Labor & Delivery, NICU, Pediatrics, and related service lines across both hospital campuses.
• Operational Excellence:
  Guide financial and operational performance, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality care while maximizing resource utilization and efficiency.
• Team and Talent Development:
  Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of nurse leaders and staff, fostering an environment of excellence, accountability, and continuous professional growth.
• Program Development:
  Collaborate with hospital leadership, physicians, and community partners to develop new programs and expand access to outstanding care for families, from pregnancy through childhood.
• Innovation & Best Practices:
  Champion the implementation of evidence‑based practices, innovative technologies, and patient‑centered delivery models to elevate the standard of care.

• Current RN license.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Labor & Delivery / Obstetrics.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing leadership experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required; a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Master of Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.
• Certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) are required.
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN) certification is preferred.
• A proven passion for team‑building, patient‑centered care, and operational excellence.