Director of Labor & Delivery
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Labor & Delivery
Seattle WA Full-Time Senior Clinical Leadership Role
A leading flagship academic medical center in Seattle is seeking a Director of Labor & Delivery to lead one of the regions most respected and high-volume maternal care programs.
This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity for an experienced clinical leader passionate about advancing maternal and newborn care improving outcomes and inspiring multidisciplinary teams within a complex hospital environment.
The Director will oversee inpatient Labor & Delivery operations partnering with physician leaders executive leadership and interdisciplinary teams to drive quality safety operational performance and caregiver engagement.
Why This Role Is Unique:
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Lead one of the largest maternity programs in the region
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Work within a nationally recognized maternal care system
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Influence outcomes for hundreds of families each month
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Partner directly with executive leadership and physician leaders
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Drive innovation in maternal care delivery and patient experience
This is a role where clinical excellence leadership and operational strategy intersect.
What Youll Lead:
Clinical Excellence
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Provide strategic leadership for Labor & Delivery services
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Ensure delivery of safe evidence-based maternal care
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Maintain compliance with regulatory professional and accreditation standards
Operational Performance
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Oversee staffing models patient flow and care delivery
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Manage operational performance across a high-acuity inpatient service
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Align operational strategy with quality financial and patient experience goals
Quality & Outcomes
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Develop performance metrics aligned with the Quadruple Aim
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Drive improvements in:
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maternal outcomes
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patient experience
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caregiver engagement
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operational efficiency
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Leadership & Culture
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Lead and develop managers and frontline nurse leaders
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Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement
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Support caregiver engagement in a unionized healthcare environment
Physician Collaboration
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Partner closely with OB physicians maternal-fetal medicine specialists and clinical leaders
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Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and care coordination
Strategic Growth & Innovation
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Implement process improvement initiatives
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Leverage data technology and improvement methodologies to enhance care delivery
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Support new service development and maternal care innovations
Program Highlights
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500550 births per month
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31 labor beds
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4 OB operating rooms
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9-bed OB emergency department
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Level IV NICU support
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Multidisciplinary teams including:
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Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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Midwifery
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Obstetrics
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Family Medicine
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Residency programs
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Additional services include addiction recovery support doulas and cultural navigator programs creating a highly integrated maternal care environment.
What You Bring:
Education
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Masters degree in Nursing Healthcare Administration or Business Administration
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Bachelors degree in Nursing (if masters is not in nursing)
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Active RN license (or eligibility upon hire)
Experience
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5 years progressive healthcare leadership experience
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Experience overseeing Labor & Delivery or perinatal services
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Experience managing large clinical teams and complex operations
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Experience working in unionized healthcare environments preferred
Leadership Skills
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Strong financial and operational management
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Experience managing budgets staffing and performance metrics
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Expertise in process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma etc.)
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Ability to lead change initiatives in complex healthcare systems
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Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive executive-level compensation
Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits
Leadership development and advancement opportunities
Relocation support available for qualified candidates
Live and Work in Seattle
Seattle offers a unique combination of world-class healthcare institutions vibrant culture and access to nature making it one of the most desirable cities in the country for healthcare leaders and their families.
Ready to Lead One of the Regions Most Impactful Maternal Programs
If you are a visionary clinical leader passionate about maternal health patient experience and team development we encourage you to apply for a confidential conversation.
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