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NICU Director
Woman's Hospital
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Posted: 25-Nov-25
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Type: Full Time
Salary: $183,000 to $200,000
Categories:
Director
Salary Details:
Salary is based on work experience
Additional Information:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Internal Number: DIREC007871
Lead with Purpose at Woman’s Hospital At Woman’s Hospital, leadership is more than a position — it’s a commitment to excellence, innovation, compassion, and respect. We are seeking dynamic leaders who live our mission and values, and who are passionate about creating a culture where people feel seen, heard, and valued.
As a Leader at Woman’s, You Will:
Foster a culture of trust, inclusion, and psychological safety
Inspire, develop, and align teams to achieve organizational goals
Communicate clearly, credibly, and with compassion
Champion service excellence, innovation, and operational improvement
Apply business and financial insights to guide strategic decisions
Drive change and continuous improvement initiatives
About This Leadership Opportunity:
Position Title: Director
Department: NICU
Ideal Candidate Profile: The NICU Director is a dynamic nurse leader who oversees the strategic direction, quality, and operational excellence of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This role upholds the highest standards of patient safety, evidence-based neonatal practice, staff engagement, and family-centered care. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing with a related certification (master’s degree preferred) and have at least five years of neonatal experience, including prior supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Champions creative thinking and innovation to enhance patient care, staff engagement, and unit performance
Develops and executes strategic plans with defined goals, timelines, and performance metrics
Leads teams through change with confidence, adaptability, and clarity in times of uncertainty
Invests in staff development through mentoring, feedback, and opportunities for skill-building
Delegates with clear expectations, context, and follow-up to ensure accountability and success
Applies evidence-based practice and clinical standards to guide care and drive improvements
Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to solve complex problems and implement solutions
Fosters open, structured communication and build trust through visibility and transparency
Implements fiscally responsible practices to optimize resources and maintain quality outcomes
Anticipates trends in maternal/fetal nursing and healthcare delivery; prepares teams for future needs
Demonstrates commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance
Drives performance through data and outcomes
Builds interdisciplinary relationships across the hospital to align goals and improve care delivery
What We Offer:
A mission-driven environment dedicated to women’s and infant health
Opportunities for growth, innovation, and career fulfillment
A collaborative culture where your contributions create real impact
Join us in transforming care, empowering teams, and making a lasting difference. Apply now and lead with impact at Woman’s Hospital.
If you have any questions or would like to connect with one of our recruiters directly, please e-mail hrjobs@womans.org.
Woman’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Our mission is to improve the health of women and infants and was one of the first women’s specialty hospitals in the nation, and is currently one of the largest in the United States. Opened in November 1968, Woman’s is a private, nonprofit organization that is consistently recognized for its care of women and infants.Woman’s performs more than 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures and reads more than 57,000 Pap screens. It is the largest delivery service in Louisiana and was the first Baton Rouge area hospital to achieve Nursing Magnet® status. For the past sixteen years, Woman’s has been named one of Modern Healthcare Magazine’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare.