Visionary Leader Wanted: Director of Nursing, Women’s & Children’s Health

Position Description Director of Nursing – Women’s & Children’s Health

POSITION TYPE: Director of Nursing

SPECIALTY UNIT: Women’s/Children’s Health

LOCATION: Raleigh County, WV

SHIFT: Day, Full-time, Exempt position

Director of Nursing

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Nursing to provide strategic and operational leadership.

This pivotal role directs departmental activities, manages resources, and ensures the highest-quality patient-centered care for women, infants, and pediatric populations. The Director is responsible for aligning departmental goals with organizational objectives, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of excellence and professional growth.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Develop and implement departmental goals, plans, and standards that meet the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements of the organization.
• Direct and evaluate Women’s & Children’s Services (L&D, Postpartum, Nursery, NICU, and Pediatrics). Ensure optimal patient outcomes, satisfaction, and quality performance.

Talent Management & Development

• Oversee hiring, orientation, evaluations, corrective actions, and continuing education.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional engagement.
• Oversee ongoing staff education, competency, and adherence to clinical and patient safety standards.

Quality, Safety, & Financial Stewardship

• Integrate evidence-based nursing practices into protocols and ensure rigorous compliance with all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, The Joint Commission, and other accrediting bodies.
• Prepare, monitor, and evaluate departmental budgets, ensuring compliance with allocated funding. Lead and support internal and external audits.



Collaboration & Partnerships

• Partner with physicians, advanced practice providers, and hospital leadership to enhance care coordination, patient experience, and overall service delivery.

✅ Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Licensure: Current WV RN license (or eligible for licensure), BLS, ACLS, NRP Certifications required or obtained within a defined timeframe.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive clinical experience in Women's and Children's Health.
• Skills: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build effective relationships with surgeons and anesthesia providers.

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As part of our recruiting process, we may contact you regarding positions we feel are a good fit or engage with you via SMS text message. By clicking to submit your application, i4 Search Group has your consent to communicate via SMS text message moving forward.