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Director Pregnancy and Newborn Services JOA; 1.0FTE; Day Shift

UnityPoint Health
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
202 South Park Street (Show on map)
Jan 14, 2026
15795BR FTE: 1.0 Shift: Monday-Friday: Typical hours between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM with weekends and holidays as needed Compensation: Commensurate with experience Hours Per Week: 40 Weekends: No Benefit Eligible Shift: Monday-Friday: Typical hours between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM with weekends and holidays as needed The Director of Pregnancy & Newborn Services for the UW Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) provides strategic and operational leadership for perinatal and neonatal care across UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health. This position reports to the UnityPoint Health-Madison Market Chief Nursing Officer and partners with the UW Health System Vice President Pediatric Services and President of American Family Children's Hospital. This role serves as a key liaison among administrative leaders, clinical teams, and providers across the system of care. The Director leads programmatic growth for Wisconsin's largest birthing hospital, partnering in a triad with neonatal and obstetric medical directors to develop strategic plans, quality measures, and protocols for safe care. They also drive regional referral strategies for advanced perinatal and neonatal services. Additional responsibilities include leadership for the Center for Perinatal Care clinic, UW Health Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Family Health Education department, and Staying Healthy After Childbirth (STAC) hypertension telehealth program, Outreach Education Department and oversight of perinatal community outreach education. The Director collaborates closely with the UPH-Meriter Director of Perinatal Services and UW Health Kids leadership, with the focus on neonatal care to ensure quality, safety, and exceptional patient care experiences across the system of care. At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community. Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare related field from an accredited college or university Graduate degree from an accredited college of university in healthcare or hospital administration, nursing administration, business administration or related discipline Experience: 5-7 years progressive leadership in Women's Health or Maternal Child Health Other: Extensive knowledge of contemporary healthcare administration, practices, and principles Ability to apply advanced analytical, quantitative, and qualitative techniques to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights Proven leadership capabilities with a focus on team development and strategic direction Strong organizational, planning, scheduling, and project management expertise Committed to patient- and family-centered care, service excellence, and continuous improvement Track record of building positive, collaborative relationships with providers and healthcare administrators Use of usual and customary equipment used to prefer essentials functions of the position