Executive Director Nursing- Women's Health Services

Company: Providence Health and Services
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: January 4, 2026

Job Description:

Description Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are you a visionary leader with a passion for Women's Health Services? Do you excel at driving innovation and improving healthcare delivery? If so, this exceptional opportunity is tailored for you! The Role: As the Service Line Executive Director of Women's Health at Providence St. John's Medical Center (Santa Monica), you will report directly to the Ministry Chief Nursing Officer, and be at the helm of Professional Nursing Practice within Women's Health Services. You'll spearhead the approval and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, standards, and staffing plans, ensuring excellence in patient care and professional practice. Located in a dynamic healthcare environment, your leadership will extend beyond departmental boundaries, representing Women's Health Services both internally and within the community. What You’ll Do? - Strategic Innovator: Develop systems of care delivery that promote evidence-based practice, focusing on whole person care, quality, and safety for both staff and patients. - Collaborative Leader: Assume an active role in interdepartmental leadership and build robust relationships with medical staff, ensuring shared decision-making aligns with organizational goals. - Community Advocate: Represent nursing and patient care issues to the governing body, participate in community-based boards, and contribute to nursing research initiatives. - Healthcare Futurist: Engage with legislative processes on healthcare issues, aligning operations with changes in economic and regulatory environments. - Visionary Educator: Foster academic partnerships, promote professional certifications, and mentor current and future nurse leaders to ensure a qualified workforce for the future. What You’ll Bring? - Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Business, Public Health, Management, or related field. - Experience: At least 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including expertise in communication across disciplines and managing performance improvement processes. - Regulatory Savvy: In-depth knowledge of clinical practice standards, healthcare economics, regulatory compliance, and ethical practice guidelines. - Change Agent: Proven ability to conceptualize and implement new service delivery models and to serve as a change agent supporting integration concepts. - Dynamic Communication Skills: Ability to clearly articulate organizational missions and build collaborative relationships with various agencies or organizations. Why Join Us? - Make a Real Impact: Contribute to transforming healthcare delivery and improving countless lives within the community. - Growth and Autonomy: Unleash your potential by driving innovative ideas with the support and autonomy you need to excel. - Collaborate with Excellence: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals committed to advancing healthcare practices. - Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced industry, where challenges are met with rewarding solutions. - Vibrant Location: Experience the benefits of working in a community rich with resources and opportunities. Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare? If you're an esteemed leader ready to make a difference in women's health services, we invite you to apply! Join our team and lead the charge toward a healthier future for all. At Providence we believe in the importance of human connection and the impact of in-person collaboration towards team cohesion and caregiver engagement. Further, we want our leaders to live in or near the communities we serve. Therefore, leaders applying for this role will be required to work a hybrid schedule, which consists of three days onsite, two days remote and live within a reasonable commuting distance to the ministry or service area they support and lead. 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 /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: Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing Job Function: Nursing Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Leadership Department: 7006 PSJHC NURSING ADMIN Address: CA Santa Monica 2121 Santa Monica Blvd Work Location: Providence Saint John's Health Ctr-Santa Monica Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $78.33 - $138.50 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. 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