Director Patient Care RN - Mother/Baby Services

Location Address:

333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344

Date Posted:

July 22, 2026

Department:

34004403 Birth Center Administration

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Inspire, innovate, and elevate care as Director of Patient Care for United Hospital's Mother Baby Center. Your leadership will provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing practice, professional development, education, research, and clinical excellence, shaping exceptional outcomes for patients, families, and care teams.

Key Position Details:

About our locations:

United Mother Baby Center

We’re committed to partnering with you to make sure you’re heard during your entire journey. We offer a diverse team of providers—from OBs and family practitioners to midwives—because we believe you deserves to be heard, every baby deserves the best care, and every family deserves support.

About Allina Health:

A major regional health system. With a team 27,000 strong, Allina Health operates 12 hospitals, more than 60 clinics, and 100+ specialty care sites. Learn More

Commitment to communities. Allina Health has a 140-year connection to our diverse communities. We make a difference through local health initiatives, volunteerism, and revitalization efforts in the places where we operate. Learn more  

Job Description:

Leads the strategy, operations, and performance of assigned services, fostering a culture of excellence while driving quality outcomes, team engagement, and responsible stewardship of resources.

Principle Responsibilities

Quality Care and Performance Improvement Planning

• Champion evidence-based practice and drive excellence in patient care, safety, quality outcomes, and the overall patient experience.
• Lead clinical quality improvement efforts through education, professional development, and continuous performance enhancement.
• Establish and maintain nursing standards, policies, and best practices that support high-quality, consistent care delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements through effective oversight, data analysis, and operational processes.
• Evaluate performance outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement strategies that advance clinical and organizational goals.

People

• Develop and empower high-performing teams through coaching, mentorship, succession planning, and professional development.
• Partner with leaders, physicians, and staff to advance nursing excellence, improve outcomes, and establish best practices.
• Foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, and belonging where team members feel valued, heard, and supported.
• Provide visible, approachable leadership that builds trust, strengthens collaboration, and responds to employee needs.
• Drive workforce retention and performance by ensuring employees have the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to thrive.

Financial Growth and Health

• Lead budget planning, resource allocation, and financial performance management to achieve operational and strategic goals.
• Monitor revenue, expenses, and key financial metrics, identifying variances and implementing actions to improve results.
• Partner with leaders to develop and manage operating and capital budgets while ensuring fiscal accountability.
• Lead or support business planning initiatives that drive growth, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability.
• Identify opportunities to enhance patient volume, optimize resources, and strengthen service line performance.

Organizational and Community Relationships

• Maintains effective relationships within and between departments to effectively partner around solutions.
• Establishes community linkages that promote learning and health improvement.
• Collaborates with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and
• Master's degree in nursing, business, healthcare administration or related field required, or must be actively pursuing with agreed upon completion date
• 2 to 5 years of direct patient care experience in an acute health care setting
• 5 to 7 years of le