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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Teaching hospital delivering patient-centered medical care

Director – Maternal Child Health

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeNewburyport, MA, USA$125k - $188k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • A current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license is required.
  • A minimum of five years of progressive nursing leadership experience is required.
  • Experience managing departmental operations, budgets, quality initiatives, and regulatory compliance is required.
  • Strong knowledge of obstetric and neonatal nursing practice, patient flow management, throughput strategies, and performance improvement methodologies is required.
  • Experience using data analytics and performance dashboards to drive results is required.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records, Microsoft Office Suite, and healthcare reporting systems is required.
  • The role requires an inspiring and engaging leader who drives accountability and professional excellence.
  • The role requires skill in leading change and organizational transformation.
  • The role requires a data-driven decision maker focused on quality, safety, patient experience, and financial performance.
  • The role requires commitment to safe, equitable, patient-centered care.
  • Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic, operational, clinical, and financial performance of Maternal Child Health services.
  • Oversee patient care delivery, quality outcomes, patient experience, and staff performance.
  • Drive initiatives to reduce postpartum hemorrhage and primary cesarean sections, increase exclusive breastfeeding rates, and improve patient satisfaction.
  • Partner with physicians, nursing leaders, and hospital leadership to optimize patient flow, care coordination, and service delivery.
  • Lead recruitment, retention, workforce development, succession planning, and employee engagement efforts.
  • Manage department budgets, productivity, staffing models, and resource utilization.
  • Ensure compliance with DPH, CMS, Joint Commission, and BILH standards.
  • Use data analytics and performance metrics to improve quality, safety, operational efficiency, and clinical outcomes.
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading obstetric and newborn services is preferred.
  • The role values strong collaboration and partnership-building across disciplines.

About the Company

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Teaching hospital delivering patient-centered medical care

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) serves as a teaching hospital in Boston affiliated with Harvard Medical School, offering a wide range of medical services across inpatient, emergency, outpatient, and urgent care. Its care model centers on delivering high-quality medical treatment to patients, supported by patient access initiatives like OpenNotes, which lets patients view clinicians’ notes online to improve understanding and engagement in their care. The hospital also supports education and research through its affiliation with Harvard, attracting funding for studies and training programs. BIDMC differentiates itself through its patient-centered approach, active patient engagement tools, and a broad network of urgent care centers and outpatient services that extend access to healthcare. The goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible, evidence-based medical care while advancing medical education and research.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$5.4M
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1996

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