Description
We are searching for a Director of Labor & Delivery for a 697-bed general medical and surgical hospital and a major hub for specialized care, including a Level 4 NICU located in Seattle WA.
Department Highlights
500-550 births/month, including deliveries from 22–23 weeks' gestation
31 labor beds, 4 OB ORs, 9-bed OB ED
Comprehensive care teams: MFM, Midwifery, OB, Family Medicine, Residency Programs
Specialized services: Addiction Recovery, Doulas, Cultural Navigators
24/7 coverage: Anesthesia, Taborists, Neonatology.
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 Executive Director of Operations and the 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 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 changes 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