Director Nursing - Women's and Children's Services

Company: Providence Health and Services
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Director Nursing - Women's and Children's Services at Providence Health and Services summary: Senior nursing leader accountable for clinical quality, safety, staffing, and strategic direction of Women’s and Children’s services (Mother/Baby, Labor & Delivery, Perinatal, NICU Level III, Pediatrics) at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. Responsibilities include leading high-performance teams, aligning unit operations with system goals, implementing evidence-based practice and technology, managing budgets/productivity, and driving quality improvement and change management. Requires BSN, MSN (or related), RN licensure in Oregon, national certification preferred, and significant progressive nursing leadership experience. Description Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are you an innovative thinker with a dedication to nursing excellence? Do you possess the ability to navigate the complexities of healthcare delivery and lead transformative change? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you! The Role: As the Nursing Director of Women & Children's Services for Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, you will hold accountability for the quality and provision of nursing services at the facility level, with a focus on strategic alignment with Regional and System goals. You will ensure a harmonious balance of optimal patient care, staff, patient, and physician satisfaction, and foster collaborative partnerships with organizational departments and professional groups. Your commitment to patient-centeredness and safety will be evident as you establish and uphold standards and systems for care delivery, promoting evidence-based practices while managing productivity amidst fluctuating patient volumes, acuity, and resources. You will champion the strategic vision and goals of the Oregon Nursing Center of Excellence while constructively managing change and endorsing a team-based approach. Major Challenges: Patient-Centric Decisions: Keep patients at the heart of all decision-making processes. Safety Assurance: Ensure the safety of both staff and patients. Communication Continuity: Maintain continuous communication to align strategic goals and priorities across the organization. Balance: Harmonize quality with financial outcomes in all nursing care delivery aspects. Change Management: Constructively handle constant change. Autonomy vs. Excellence: Balance organizational autonomy with clinical excellence through evidence-based practice. Technology Integration: Develop strategies for implementing technologies that support clinical practice. What You'll Do: Lead: Oversee departments such as the Mother/Baby Unit, Labor & Delivery (~4K births per year), Perinatal, NICU (Level III) and Pediatrics (12 inpatient beds). Establish a supportive environment, develop high-performance teams, ensure open communication, manage conflict constructively, inspire vision ownership, attract top talent, and embrace diversity. Integrate Mission and Values: Advocate for systemic changes to preserve Mission viability amid decreasing resources, role modeling Core Values, promoting hope, healing, and hospitality, and extending Mission and values to the wider community. Plan and Organize: Focus on top priorities, foresee future trends, create competitive strategies, eliminate barriers, and encourage creative approaches. Improve Quality: Champion patient and staff safety, reduce errors through evidence-based practices, promote nursing research, and plan for technology implementation supporting clinical practice. Demonstrate Business Effectiveness: Partner effectively across disciplines to support clinical goals, understand organizational dynamics, provide strategic leadership, assure compliance, participate actively in decision-making, and handle uncertainty with informed decisions. What You'll Bring: Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree in Nursing or related field. Experience: Minimum of 6 years in progressive leadership roles, preferably in Women's Services. Licensure: Oregon Registered Nurse License upon hire. Certification: National Certification from ANA or a relevant Professional Organization (Preferred). Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, electronic communication systems, sound judgment, effective problem-solving, and communication skills for both formal presentations and interactions with various stakeholders. Why Join Us? Make a Real Difference: Join a transformative organization dedicated to improving healthcare and impacting countless lives positively. Unleash Your Potential: Experience autonomy and support to bring your innovative ideas to fruition. Work with the Best: Collaborate with a team of dedicated, passionate professionals. Thrive in a Dynamic Environment: Embrace the challenges and rewards of a fast-paced, evolving industry. Live in a Vibrant City: Enjoy Portland's stunning natural beauty and vibrant cultural scene. Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare? If you are a visionary leader with a passion for healthcare, we encourage you to apply! Join our team and help create a healthier future for all. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” 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 and vulnerable. Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Requsition ID: 407498 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing Job Function: Nursing Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Leadership Department: 5002 PSVMC NURSING ADMIN Address: OR Portland 9205 SW Barnes Rd Work Location: Providence St Vincent Medical Ctr-Portland Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $80.97 - $127.84 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Registered Nurse (RN), Location:Portland, OR-97204 Keywords: Director of Nursing, Women and Children Services, NICU Director, Labor and Delivery, Maternal Child Health, Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Evidence-based Practice, Nursing Administration

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