Director of Postpartum – Austin, TX

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Days (No Weekends)
• Compensation: Up to $150,000/year base salary
• Incentive Bonus: Leadership bonus eligible
• Relocation Assistance: Available

Overview

A large women’s and children’s service line in the Austin area is seeking an experienced Director of Postpartum to lead a high-volume Mother–Baby department. This role oversees a 97-bed postpartum and lactation service supported by more than 240 FTEs, including multiple postpartum managers, with plans to expand leadership due to growth. The Director is responsible for strategic direction, clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, staff development, and patient experience across postpartum services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Mother–Baby leader ready to oversee one of the region’s largest postpartum programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for postpartum and lactation services, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

• Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based policies, procedures, and nursing standards.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety requirements.

• Lead initiatives that advance quality outcomes, including variation reduction, throughput optimization, and care coordination.

• Oversee department staffing, scheduling, competency management, and leadership development for multiple postpartum managers.

• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and ensure adequate clinical coverage across all patient care areas.

• Monitor volume forecasts, patient flow, admission/discharge processes, and resource allocation.

• Drive patient experience performance and implement strategies to achieve exceptional service outcomes.

• Support financial performance through budget planning, cost control, and productivity management.

• Model a culture of accountability, engagement, and professional growth across the care team.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

• Active RN license (Texas or multistate).

• BLS certification.

• Experience in labor & delivery, postpartum, or mother–baby nursing.

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience (Supervisor level or higher) within L&D or Postpartum.

Preferred

• Demonstrated success leading large teams within high-volume women’s services.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary up to $150,000.

• Eligibility for leadership incentive bonuses.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Retirement programs with employer match and stock purchase options.

• Tuition assistance, certification support, and continuing education opportunities.

• Paid time off, family leave, disability coverage, and wellness resources.

Ideal For

Experienced women’s services leaders ready to take on large-scale departmental oversight, nurse leaders with strong postpartum or L&D experience seeking advancement, and professionals committed to high-quality maternal care and operational excellence.

Keywords 

Postpartum Director, Mother Baby Director, L&D Leadership, Women’s Services Nursing Leader, Austin Nurse Director Jobs
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