Director of Labor & Delivery

Description

Calling All Esteemed Leaders!

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.

The Role

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.

This role is accountable for delivering results aligned with the Quadruple Aim and for advancing a patient-centered, high-reliability care model. 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.

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Develop and Inspire Leaders : Coach and mentor managers and frontline leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Physicians : Collaborate with physician leaders to improve clinical outcomes, implement best practices, and enhance patient and provider satisfaction.
• 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.

What You'll Bring

• Education & Credentials:
• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration (MHA), or Business Administration (MBA)
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (if Master's is not in Nursing)
• Washington State RN license (upon hire)
• Nursing leadership certification within two years of hire
• Experience:
• 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
• Experience in a unionized healthcare environment
• Leadership Capabilities:
• 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
• Servant leadership mindset with the ability to inspire and influence across a matrixed organization

Why Join Us?

• 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.
• Lead with Purpose: Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to quality, compassion, and community.
• Grow as a Leader: Work alongside experienced executive and clinical leaders who value innovation, development, and collaboration.
• Thrive in Complexity: Engage in meaningful challenges within a dynamic, evolving healthcare environment.
• Live and Work in Seattle: Enjoy the professional and lifestyle advantages of a vibrant, world-class city.

Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare?

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 families-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.S. for 2024, earning a 5-star ranking. It leads Washington state-and all hospitals north of central California in birth volume.

Department Highlights

Comprehensive care teams: MFM, Midwifery, OB, Family Medicine, Residency Programs

Specialized services: Addiction Recovery, Doulas, Cultural Navigators

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

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: 418112

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Clinical Specialty

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Leadership

Department: 3901 SFH LABOR AND DELIVERY

Address: WA Seattle 747 Broadway

Work Location: Swedish First Hill 747 Broadway-Seattle

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $74.17 - $117.10

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.