FocusPoint Talent Solutions Recruiting on Behalf of a Confidential Healthcare Client
FocusPoint is partnering with a respected, mission driven acute care provider to identify an experienced Director of Maternal & Child Services. This is a high impact, operationally hands on leadership role overseeing a full continuum of maternal, neonatal, and perinatal services within a modern hospital environment.
This position is open due to a planned retirement and offers the opportunity to lead a stable, well resourced service line with strong organizational support.
Position OverviewThe Director is responsible for the 24/7 operational, clinical, and administrative leadership of Maternal & Child Services, including Labor & Delivery, NICU, Lactation, and related perinatal programs. This leader oversees clinical quality, regulatory compliance, staffing, budgeting, patient experience, and multidisciplinary collaboration across all assigned units.
The role requires a resourceful, strategic, and highly visible leader who thrives in a hands on environment and can guide teams through change while maintaining exceptional standards of care.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide full operational oversight for Maternal & Child Services, ensuring safe, high quality patient care across all units.
Lead, mentor, and develop management and frontline teams; oversee approximately 9 direct reports and 100 120 FTEs.
Maintain compliance with all applicable State and Federal regulations, including Title 22 and other regulatory frameworks.
Partner with senior leadership on program development, capital planning, budgeting, and service line growth initiatives.
Serve as a liaison between administration, physicians, staff, and patients to support a collaborative care environment.
Ensure clinical competency standards are met for all patient populations served.
Provide 24/7 leadership availability for operational and clinical escalation needs.
Oversee units that typically include:
~125 deliveries per month
NICU with an average daily census of ~4 and capacity for up to 11
2 ORs and 3 PACU bays dedicated to Women's Services
Current RN license (state specific licensure required upon hire).
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's in Nursing or related field strongly preferred.
Minimum 5 years of clinical management or administrative leadership in maternal, neonatal, or perinatal services.
Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements, budgeting, staffing models, and clinical operations.
Proven ability to lead teams through change using collaborative, positive leadership.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
Professional organization membership and/or specialty certification preferred.
Hands on, visible leader comfortable in a working director environment.
Skilled at balancing strategic planning with day to day operational needs.
Adept at building trust with physicians, staff, and cross functional partners.
Comfortable being on call 24/7 for a high acuity service line.
Interested in a long term leadership role rather than short term interim work.
Competitive director level salary range (targeting the upper portion for strong experience).
Bonus eligibility ~15 percent.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Comprehensive benefits package through the client organization.
Why Work with FocusPoint
As a trusted staffing partner to industry-leading companies, FocusPoint provides access to roles that align with your professional goals, and we advocate for your success throughout the recruitment process. Our team understands appropriate skillsets and takes a consultative approach ensuring that each match is grounded in both experience and fit.
How to Apply
To ensure confidentiality and alignment with our client's hiring process, all applications must be submitted through FocusPoint. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly. Interested candidates should reach out to FocusPoint's recruitment team with any questions.