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

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Modesto, CA

Executive Director, Women's and Children's Health

Location: Central Valley, California

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

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Posted 2025-09-14

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