Director of Postpartum

Director of PostpartumLocation: Austin, TXCompensation: Up to $150,000 base salary + leadership incentive bonusRelocation: Eligible, if neededEmployment Type: Full-Time, Nursing LeadershipShe Recruits is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Director of Postpartum to oversee postpartum and lactation services within a growing hospital environment. This leader is responsible for maintaining high-quality, patient-centered care, ensuring optimal staffing and resource allocation, and advancing clinical excellence across a large postpartum care division. The ideal candidate brings strong L&D or postpartum leadership experience and thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced setting.Role Overview:The Director of Postpartum provides strategic and operational leadership for postpartum and lactation services, ensuring consistent adherence to standards of care, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based clinical practices. This leader fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include clinical oversight, staff development, policy implementation, throughput management, and operational planning aligned with facility goals.Key Responsibilities:• Identify, implement, and sustain evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes across postpartum and lactation services• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards and implement updates as necessary• Manage variation in clinical practice and promote efficient, cost-effective care delivery• Support a culture of accountability, transparency, and professional growth among clinical teams• Forecast volume and coordinate patient throughput, flow, and discharge planning to optimize capacity and maintain high-quality care• Develop and update departmental policies and procedures aligned with organizational objectives• Stay current on external benchmarks, regulatory changes, and best practices to maintain and elevate departmental performanceQualifications:• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required• Experience in labor & delivery, postpartum, or mother-baby units required• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience at the Supervisor level or higher within L&D or postpartum settings• Strong understanding of patient flow, staffing strategies, operational planning, and regulatory compliance within women's services departments

Created: 2026-04-02