Nurse Director Women and Children Services

A leading critical access hospital located in southern New Hampshire is now seeking an experienced Nurse Director Women's and Children's Services to join their award-winning healthcare team!

Proudly serving the surrounding region, this 25-bed critical access community hospital delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care close to home, including 24/7 emergency services, primary and specialty care, outpatient and same-day surgery, orthopedic and general surgery, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, rehabilitation and physical therapy, behavioral health, and women’s health. With a modern, convenient campus, a network of local practices, and board-certified clinicians, it offers short wait times and coordinated care in a family friendly environment. Nationally accredited and consistently recognized for quality and patient experience, this trusted New Hampshire hospital combines advanced technology with compassionate service to keep the community healthy.

Reporting to the CNO, the Nurse Director Women’s and Children’s Services is a strategic nurse leader responsible for the clinical operations and patient outcomes across Labor & Delivery, Postpartum/Mother–Baby, Special Care Nursery, and Pediatric inpatient/outpatient services, driving maternal-child health excellence through evidence-based practice, compassionate family-centered care, and regulatory compliance. Daily responsibilities include leading interdisciplinary huddles and patient rounding; managing staffing, scheduling, and acuity-based assignments; mentoring charge nurses and educators; conducting competency validation and performance evaluations; overseeing budgets, productivity, and supply chain; monitoring quality and safety metrics; ensuring readiness for The Joint Commission, CMS, and state surveyors; optimizing EHR workflows and throughput from triage to discharge; coordinating with OB/GYN, pediatrics, anesthesia, lactation, and social work; spearheading performance improvement, Baby-Friendly and Magnet-related initiatives; championing patient experience and service recovery; and developing policies, prenatal education, and community outreach to grow the Women’s and Children’s service line.

What's Needed to Succeed:

• Degree from an accredited Nursing program
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse RN in the state of New Hampshire or ability to obtain upon hire
• Proven clinical leadership in an obstetric setting

Experience the best of southern New Hampshire living in a charming New England community known for exceptional quality of life, with four-season outdoor recreation, plus a vibrant arts and culture scene, local shops, farm-to-table dining, and weekend farmers markets. Residents appreciate safe, friendly neighborhoods, strong public schools, and access to high-quality healthcare.

This organization is prepared to offer a competitive compensation package including industry leading benefits and continued growth opportunities.