Description

Join Norman Regional Health System, an independent and multi-campus system, as their next Director of Women’s Services in Norman, Oklahoma! 

The Position

• A Director of Women’s Services is needed to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Women's & Children's inpatient service line, overseeing Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, NICU, Newborn Transition, Women's Services, OB/GYN surgical patients, and medical-surgical overflow while ensuring exceptional clinical quality and patient outcomes.
• The Director will lead the continued transformation of the inpatient division by driving change management initiatives, strengthening collaboration across the health system, and creating a more integrated care model that connects inpatient services with outpatient women's health clinics and physician practices.
• Mentor and develop emerging leaders by providing coaching, succession planning, and professional development for frontline managers, building leadership capabilities that support long-term departmental growth and operational excellence.
• Partner closely with physicians, Executive Leadership leadership, and community providers to improve care coordination, strengthen provider relationships, enhance patient access, and support strategic initiatives focused on increasing deliveries, expanding OB/GYN surgical volumes, and growing women's health services.
• The Director will oversee a multidisciplinary team of approximately 200 FTEs, fostering a highly visible, collaborative leadership presence that promotes employee engagement, accountability, and a culture centered on clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
• Drive operational performance through improved patient flow, capacity management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and resource utilization, ensuring the department can effectively respond to changing patient volumes and organizational priorities.
• This leader will support the health system's long-term growth strategy by partnering with outpatient leaders to create a seamless continuum of care, streamline physician alignment, and strengthen relationships with community partners that expand access to women's health services throughout the region.
• Serve as an influential leader who embraces innovation, sees the broader organizational picture, and inspires teams through collaboration, transparency, and a commitment to advancing the future of Women's & Children's Services.

Requirements

• BSN is required. 
• Master's degree in a related field, or active enrollment in a related master's program, is required.
• A minimum of five years of experience in a related setting, including a minimum of three years of leadership experience, is required. 

The Organization

• Norman Regional Health System is an independent, multi-campus health system serving south central Oklahoma, anchored by Norman Regional Hospital, a 326-bed acute care hospital offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. 
• The health system includes three main campuses, more than 30 primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, and EMS services, providing convenient access to care throughout the region. 
• Offers a full spectrum of clinical specialties, including cardiovascular care, cancer services, orthopedics, neuroscience, women's and children's services, emergency medicine, surgical services, and rehabilitation. 
• Norman Regional employs more than 3,000 team members and over 350 physicians and advanced practice providers, fostering a collaborative culture centered on personalized, compassionate care. 
• Recognized nationally for excellence in heart, stroke, and patient experience, with multiple American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® awards, accredited Centers of Excellence, and recent recognition from NRC Health for outstanding patient experience. 
• As one of the nation's few independent public health systems, Norman Regional continues to invest in advanced technology, expanded facilities, and innovative care models to improve health outcomes across the communities it serves. 

The Community 

• Historic Downtown Norman is a vibrant destination with top-notch restaurants, distinctive shopping, lively nightlife, and a thriving arts scene.
• Notably, it is also home to the National Weather Center, housing prominent weather agencies like the Storm Prediction Center, National Severe Storms Laboratory, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as well as the iconic Dorothy and Toto props from the movie "Twister."
• Within walking distance is the University of Oklahoma's main campus, a distinguished institution.
• Located just 17 miles south of Oklahoma City, Norman offers a convenient 30-minute drive to the state capital.

Please apply directly and for any further inquiries or referrals, direct them to:

Sheetal Kesari

Executive Leadership Search Director

sheetal.kesari@amnhealthcare.com

913-752-4571