Director Nursing - Women's and Children's Services
Company: Providence Health and Services
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are
you an innovative thinker with a dedication to nursing excellence?
Do you possess the ability to navigate the complexities of
healthcare delivery and lead transformative change? If so, we have
an incredible opportunity for you! The Role: As the Nursing
Director of Women & Children's Services for Providence St. Vincent
Medical Center, you will hold accountability for the quality and
provision of nursing services at the facility level, with a focus
on strategic alignment with Regional and System goals. You will
ensure a harmonious balance of optimal patient care, staff,
patient, and physician satisfaction, and foster collaborative
partnerships with organizational departments and professional
groups. Your commitment to patient-centeredness and safety will be
evident as you establish and uphold standards and systems for care
delivery, promoting evidence-based practices while managing
productivity amidst fluctuating patient volumes, acuity, and
resources. You will champion the strategic vision and goals of the
Oregon Nursing Center of Excellence while constructively managing
change and endorsing a team-based approach. Major Challenges: -
Patient-Centric Decisions: Keep patients at the heart of all
decision-making processes. - Safety Assurance: Ensure the safety of
both staff and patients. - Communication Continuity: Maintain
continuous communication to align strategic goals and priorities
across the organization. - Balance: Harmonize quality with
financial outcomes in all nursing care delivery aspects. - Change
Management: Constructively handle constant change. - Autonomy vs.
Excellence: Balance organizational autonomy with clinical
excellence through evidence-based practice. - Technology
Integration: Develop strategies for implementing technologies that
support clinical practice. What You'll Do: - Lead: Oversee
departments such as the Mother/Baby Unit, Labor & Delivery (~4K
births per year), Perinatal, NICU (Level III) and Pediatrics (12
inpatient beds). Establish a supportive environment, develop
high-performance teams, ensure open communication, manage conflict
constructively, inspire vision ownership, attract top talent, and
embrace diversity. - Integrate Mission and Values: Advocate for
systemic changes to preserve Mission viability amid decreasing
resources, role modeling Core Values, promoting hope, healing, and
hospitality, and extending Mission and values to the wider
community. - Plan and Organize: Focus on top priorities, foresee
future trends, create competitive strategies, eliminate barriers,
and encourage creative approaches. - Improve Quality: Champion
patient and staff safety, reduce errors through evidence-based
practices, promote nursing research, and plan for technology
implementation supporting clinical practice. - Demonstrate Business
Effectiveness: Partner effectively across disciplines to support
clinical goals, understand organizational dynamics, provide
strategic leadership, assure compliance, participate actively in
decision-making, and handle uncertainty with informed decisions.
What You'll Bring: - Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing and Master's Degree in Nursing or related field. -
Experience: Minimum of 6 years in progressive leadership roles,
preferably in Women's Services. - Licensure: Oregon Registered
Nurse License upon hire. - Certification: National Certification
from ANA or a relevant Professional Organization (Preferred). -
Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, electronic
communication systems, sound judgment, effective problem-solving,
and communication skills for both formal presentations and
interactions with various stakeholders. Why Join Us? - Make a Real
Difference: Join a transformative organization dedicated to
improving healthcare and impacting countless lives positively. -
Unleash Your Potential: Experience autonomy and support to bring
your innovative ideas to fruition. - Work with the Best:
Collaborate with a team of dedicated, passionate professionals. -
Thrive in a Dynamic Environment: Embrace the challenges and rewards
of a fast-paced, evolving industry. - Live in a Vibrant City: Enjoy
Portland's stunning natural beauty and vibrant cultural scene.
Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare? If you are a visionary
leader with a passion for healthcare, we encourage you to apply!
Join our team and help create a healthier future for all. About
Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know
me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of
organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk
alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support
others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an
inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is
essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers
(all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and
a full range of health and social services across Alaska,
California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a
comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people,
advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year
tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Posted are the
minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this
position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range
for this position will be determined based upon relevant job
experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base
pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role,
such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums,
extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a
comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k)
Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical,
dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off
benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues),
voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more
at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated
County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or
conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance
with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Requsition ID:
407498 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Nursing-Patient
Facing Job Function: Nursing Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Leadership Department: 5002 PSVMC NURSING ADMIN
Address: OR Portland 9205 SW Barnes Rd Work Location: Providence St
Vincent Medical Ctr-Portland Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range:
$80.97 - $127.84 The amounts listed are the base pay range;
additional compensation may be available for this role, such as
shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra
shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. PandoLogic. Keywords:
Registered Nurse (RN), Location: Portland, OR - 97204
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