Director of Labor & Delivery

Director of Labor & Delivery Seattle, Washington Employment Type:

Full-Time

Under the direction of the

Executive Director of Operations

and the

Chief Nursing Officer , the

Director of Labor & Delivery

provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the inpatient Labor and Delivery units on the First Hill campus. This role is accountable for delivering results aligned with the

Quadruple Aim

while advancing a

patient-centered, high-reliability care model . The Director collaborates closely with campus and regional leadership, medical directors, and shared services to transform Labor & Delivery services, improve clinical outcomes, reduce care variation, and enhance care coordination across the continuum.

The Director serves as the focused clinical leader ensuring alignment with regional standards of care while driving operational excellence, fiscal responsibility, physician collaboration, and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

Education Master’s Degree required Nursing (MSN) Healthcare Administration (MHA) Business Administration (MBA) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

required if Master’s degree is not in Nursing. Licensure Active Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license

(upon hire) Nursing Leadership Certification

required within

2 years of hire

Experience Minimum 5+ years of progressive healthcare leadership experience Leadership experience within

Labor & Delivery or Women’s Services preferred Experience managing

complex hospital operations Experience working in a

unionized healthcare environment Proven success driving

clinical quality and operational improvements

Leadership Competencies Strong

financial and operational management skills Expertise in

budgeting, reimbursement, and cost management Experience with

data analytics, benchmarking, and performance dashboards Proven ability to lead change using

Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies Excellent

communication and physician partnership skills Strong

conflict resolution and stakeholder management abilities Demonstrated

servant leadership mindset