Director, Nursing / Labor and Delivery / Full-time

Are you a dynamic clinical leader with a passion for advancing maternal and newborn care? Do you excel at leading complex operations, inspiring teams, and driving measurable improvements in quality, experience, and value? If so, this leadership opportunity at Swedish First Hill offers a meaningful platform to make a lasting impact. Under the direction of the Swedish Seattle Executive Director of Operations and the First Hill Chief Nursing Officer , the Director of Labor and Delivery will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the inpatient Labor and Delivery units on the First Hill campus. Working in close partnership with campus and regional leadership, medical directors, and shared services, the Director leads the transformation of Labor and Delivery services to improve outcomes, reduce unwarranted variation, and strengthen care coordination across the continuum. As the focused clinical leader for Labor and Delivery, the Director ensures alignment with regional standards of care, drives performance improvement, strengthens physician partnerships, oversees fiscal stewardship, and ensures compliance with all professional, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. Lead Clinical Excellence : Provide overall leadership for Labor and Delivery services, ensuring high-quality, safe, and evidence-based care. Drive Operational Performance : Oversee staffing, throughput, and care delivery models to meet patient needs, acuity, and budgetary goals in a changing healthcare environment. Advance the Quadruple Aim : Develop and maintain performance metrics and a balanced scorecard to improve quality, affordability, caregiver experience, and patient experience. Coach and mentor managers and frontline leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Ensure Fiscal Stewardship : Lead budget preparation and execution, communicate financial expectations, and support leaders in achieving operational and financial goals. Champion Change and Innovation : Leverage technology, data, and improvement methodologies to modernize care delivery and enhance outcomes. Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration (MHA), or Business Administration (MBA) Bachelor's degree in Nursing (if Master's is not in Nursing) At least five (5) years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, preferably within a related clinical service line Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing complex operations, and driving process improvement Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, reimbursement, and cost management Data-driven decision-making and familiarity with performance analytics and benchmarking Proven ability to lead change using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills Make a Meaningful Impact: Lead a critical clinical service that shapes the experience and outcomes for families at one of the region's flagship campuses. Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to quality, compassion, and community. If you are a visionary healthcare leader with a passion for clinical excellence, operational performance, and team development, we invite you to apply. Join us in advancing exceptional care for mothers, babies, and familiesâ€\"and in building a stronger future for our communities. About Swedish First Hill The Swedish First Hill campus, located in Seattle, Washington, is the largest of the Swedish Medical Center's facilities and is part of the hospital's health system. Founded by Swedish immigrants in 1910, it is a 697-bed general medical and surgical hospital and a major hub for specialized care, including a Level 4 NICU. Swedish First Hill was named one of Newsweek's Top Maternity Hospitals in the U.births/month, including deliveries from 22-23 weeks' gestation 31 labor beds, 4 OB ORs, 9-bed OB ED Comprehensive care teams: Anesthesia, Laborists, Neonatology Team & Structure ~140 direct reports include a Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, RNs, Surgical Techs & Health Unit Coordinators. Supported by Perinatal CNS, Educator, Medical Director for Quality & Safety, and Caregiver Resource team Union environment with 24/7 Charge RNs and a newly ratified 4-year contract Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor an