Labor & Delivery, Nursery, Women's Service Director

Labor & Delivery, Nursery, Women's Service Director

Lead with Purpose. Empower Women. Welcome New Life. Are you a passionate and visionary nursing leader ready to make a lasting impact? We're looking for a dynamic Director of Women's Services to lead our department which includes; Labor & Delivery, Nursery, & Women Services. This is more than just a leadership role — it's your opportunity to shape patient care experiences, support growing families, and mentor an exceptional clinical team in a supportive and mission-driven environment.

This leader will be responsible for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of patient care delivery while maintaining a strong focus on regulatory compliance, quality standards, staff satisfaction, and patient outcomes.

This role includes full responsibility for resource management, policy development, and the advancement of nursing excellence through recruitment, retention, and engagement strategies. The Director will work collaboratively with nursing administration and medical staff to ensure high standards of care that align with our hospital's mission and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct, administer, and coordinate all activities within Women's Services, including Labor & Delivery and Nursery units.
• Develop, implement, and enforce departmental policies and procedures to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Oversee recruitment, orientation, and evaluation of nursing personnel to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Partner with HR to drive retention strategies, foster professional development, and enhance nursing satisfaction.
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing models, and resource allocation.
• Monitor and drive performance improvement initiatives in clinical outcomes, patient experience, and employee engagement.
• Serve as a liaison between staff, physicians, patients, and families to foster collaborative relationships and address concerns.

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain high-performing teams
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, labor laws, and evidence-based practices
• Proven success in budget management and process improvement
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
• Lead quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety efforts specific to Women's Services.

Additional Job Description

• Experience: 3–5 years of clinical experience in Women's Health/L&D/Nursery
• Minimum of 1–3 years in a leadership or supervisory role

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration is preferred

• Required Licenses & Certifications: Current South Carolina or compact state RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) with the American Heart Association (AHA)

If you're ready to bring your expertise, heart, and leadership to a hospital that values excellence and compassion, we want to meet you.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.