<p>Description</p> <p>The Opportunity</p> <p>Director of Women's and Infants Services</p> <p>University of Colorado Hospital</p> <p>The Director of Women's and Infants Services at the University of Colorado Hospital provides visionary and operational leadership for all facets of women's and infants' health care. This position manages the clinical, administrative, and financial performance of departments such as Labor & Delivery, OBED, Neonatal Intensive Care and Mother Baby services. The director is responsible for developing and implementing policies to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Provide strategic direction and oversight for all women's and infants' health programs and services. </li><li>Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellence in patient care, safety, and satisfaction. </li><li>Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits. </li><li>Implement and monitor policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain compliance with all regulations and accreditations. </li><li>Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives. </li><li>Promote evidence-based clinical practices and quality improvement initiatives. </li><li>Collaborate with hospital leadership and physicians to support program growth. </li><li>Address patient and family needs and concerns, ensuring culturally competent and equitable care. </li><li>Utilize data-driven strategies to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing. Master's Degree in Nursing or Administration or signed agreement to complete Master's Degree in Nursing within agreed upon time frame. </li><li>Current Registered Nurse (RN) license. </li><li>Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. </li><li>Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in women's and infants' health services or related clinical settings. </li><li>Demonstrated expertise in program development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. </li><li>Experience in a hospital or large healthcare organization strongly preferred. </li></ul> <p>Required Skills</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated ability to guide, inspire, and mentor multidisciplinary teams of nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals to achieve departmental goals related to women's and infants' health services. </li><li>Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the capacity to build collaborative relationships, deliver briefings, and compose comprehensive written reports for clinical and administrative audiences. </li><li>Skilled in concurrently overseeing multiple clinical initiatives, quality improvement projects, and regulatory deadlines within a high-volume hospital setting. </li><li>Extensive experience preparing and monitoring departmental budgets, implementing cost-saving strategies, and conducting financial analyses to ensure sustainability and compliance in healthcare operations. </li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of women's and infants' health services, including familiarity with current clinical protocols, emerging medical technologies, and evidence-based care practices. </li><li>Proven track record of collaborating with attending physicians, executive hospital leaders, and external community organizations to advance program growth and address patient needs. </li></ul> <p>Pay: $144,872 - $231,795 annual base pay. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.</p> <p>At UCHealth, We Improve Lives</p> <p>Employees are our number one asset.</p> <p>UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *</p> <p>Recognition</p> <ul> <li>Performance bonus: UCHealth offers an Annual Performance Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and financial goals. </li><li>Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living. </li><li>Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive. </li></ul> <p>Health and well-being</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental and vision coverage. </li><li>Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents. </li><li>Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources. </li><li>Free Care.com membership. </li><li>Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs. </li><li>Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. </li><li>New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck. </li><li>Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options. </li><li>Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option. </li></ul> <p>Retirement and savings</p> <ul> <li>403(b) plan with employer matching contribution. </li><li>Additional 457(b) plan may be available. </li><li>Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan. </li></ul> <p>Education and career growth</p> <ul> <li>UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth. </li><li>Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. </li><li>Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement. </li><li>Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities. </li><li>Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness. </li><li>Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours. We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.Who We Are (uchealth.org) </li></ul>