Nurse Director Obstetric Services

A leading health system based in south central North Carolina is now seeking an experienced Nurse Director Obstetric Services to join their award-winning healthcare team!

This flagship, 400+ bed regional medical center delivers comprehensive, award-winning care across cardiology and heart and vascular, cancer, orthopedics and sports medicine, neurosciences, women’s and children’s services, maternity, and 24/7 emergency and trauma care. As part of a leading health system, it features advanced surgical suites, state-of-the-art imaging, intensive care units, and robust outpatient services, including rehabilitation and wellness programs. Recognized by independent organizations for patient safety, quality outcomes, and nursing excellence, this hospital pairs cutting-edge technology with compassionate, coordinated care to serve communities across the Sandhills and beyond—making it a trusted destination for specialized treatment and routine care alike.

The Nurse Director, Obstetric Services will lead and elevate a high-performing maternal-child health service line encompassing Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, Postpartum/Mother-Baby, and Newborn Nursery with collaboration across Level IIIA NICU; provide 24/7 operational oversight, direct daily staffing, scheduling, and acuity-based assignments, round on patients and families to drive exceptional experience, coordinate multidisciplinary care with OB/GYNs, midwives, anesthesia, pediatrics, and neonatology, manage budgets and capital planning, ensure regulatory readiness and compliance (Joint Commission, CMS, state), champion AWHONN and Baby-Friendly practices, standardize evidence-based protocols (maternal hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, sepsis bundles), lead safety drills (NRP, OB emergencies), review fetal monitoring practices, optimize throughput and bed management, track and act on KPI dashboards (C-section and NTSV rates, HCAHPS, LOS, HAIs, readmissions), investigate events and implement performance improvement, guide EHR documentation standards, hire, onboard, mentor and evaluate nurses/educators/charge leaders to build a resilient, high-engagement team, foster physician relations and service line growth, and oversee patient education, lactation services, and childbirth classes.

What's Needed to Succeed:

• Graduate of an approved Nursing program
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse RN in the state of North Carolina or ability to obtain
• Proven leadership experience managing women and children's services

Nestled in North Carolina’s Sandhills, this historic resort community offers a rare blend of world-class golf, stunning landscapes, and a relaxed small-town vibe perfect for families and retirees alike. Residents enjoy championship courses, scenic walking and biking trails, nearby lakes and parks, a mild four-season climate, low traffic, and a walkable village core with boutique shopping, farm-to-table dining, breweries, and year-round festivals. 

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