Administrative Director of Women & Children's Services

Administrative Director of Women & Children's Services – Plano, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Days | No Weekends
Salary: $118,016 – $177,024 annually (based on experience)
Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
Annual Incentive Bonus: Up to 17.5%
Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

A leading North Texas acute care hospital is seeking an experienced Administrative Director of Women & Children's Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for a comprehensive maternal-child health service line. This executive leadership role oversees Labor & Delivery, NICU, Postpartum, and maternal-child designation programs while driving quality outcomes, physician engagement, service line growth, and leadership development.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative healthcare leader with deep experience in women's and children's services, strong physician relationship-building skills, and a passion for developing high-performing leaders and teams.

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Women & Children's Services.
• Direct Labor & Delivery, NICU, Postpartum, and maternal‑child designation programs.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards that promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Lead service line growth initiatives and support business development opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with physicians and interdisciplinary stakeholders.
• Oversee departmental budgets, staffing plans, resource allocation, and financial performance.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Support leadership development, succession planning, and staff engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate quality improvement programs and designation readiness efforts.
• Promote patient‑centered care, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Participate in community outreach, educational initiatives, and strategic planning activities.
• Ensure departments achieve organizational goals related to quality, safety, growth, and employee engagement.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field
• Active Texas RN License or Compact RN License
• BLS Certification
• National Specialty Certification
• Minimum 10 years of recent nursing experience in Women's Services, Labor & Delivery, NICU, Pediatrics, PICU, or related specialties
• Minimum 5 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and complex service lines

• Executive‑level maternal‑child leadership experience
• Experience with maternal and neonatal designation programs
• Strong physician engagement and relationship‑building experience
• Track record of leadership development and succession planning
• Service line growth and strategic planning experience

• Labor & Delivery: 21 Beds
• Postpartum/Couplet Care: 34 Beds
• Level IV NICU: 41 Beds
• Approximately 2,800 annual deliveries
• Oversight of:
  • Labor & Delivery
  • NICU
  • Postpartum/Couplet Care
  • Maternal Level IV Designation Team
  • NICU Level IV Designation Team
• Approximately 175 FTEs
• Direct oversight of 3 department managers
• Nurse staffing based on AWHONN standards
• Focus on maternal and neonatal excellence programs

• Competitive executive compensation package
• $15,000 sign‑on bonus
• Annual incentive bonus opportunity up to 17.5%
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off and paid family leave
• Tuition assistance and continuing education support
• Student loan assistance programs
• Leadership development opportunities
• Certification reimbursement
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee wellness and assistance programs

This opportunity is ideal for Administrative Directors, Women's Services Directors, Maternal Child Directors, Labor & Delivery Directors, NICU Directors, Perinatal Service Line Leaders, and nursing executives seeking to lead a large, high‑acuity women's and children's program with significant growth opportunities and executive visibility.