<p>A regional health system in Grand Junction, Colorado is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse leader to serve as Director of Women's Services, overseeing Labor & Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) operations. This is a full-time, permanent leadership role carrying strategic and operational accountability for one of western Colorado's primary maternal-newborn programs. The position offers a competitive salary range of $126,880–$145,912 annually, with additional compensation opportunities including sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and employer-provided housing. Grand Junction's outdoor lifestyle, regional healthcare influence, and strong community identity make this a compelling destination for a seasoned women's services leader ready to make a lasting impact.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base salary of $126,880–$145,912 annually, commensurate with education and experience</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available at employer's discretion based on candidate qualifications</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Employer-provided housing may be available depending on organizational needs and candidate profile</li> <li>Full-time permanent employment with a regional health system</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Director-level oversight of Labor & Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum departments within an integrated LDRP model</li> <li>Responsibility for clinical operations, staffing, resource management, and departmental budget</li> <li>Leads recruitment, mentorship, and professional development of nursing and clinical staff across the women's services division</li> <li>Collaborates directly with physicians, midwives, neonatal teams, and hospital leadership to drive patient outcomes and staff experience</li> <li>Accountable for regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and quality improvement initiatives across the department</li> <li>Monitors departmental performance metrics and implements evidence-based quality improvement programs</li> <li>Works within an interdisciplinary care model emphasizing safe, compassionate, family-centered maternal and newborn care</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required</li> <li>Minimum 10 years of clinical experience in Labor & Delivery</li> <li>Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership or management experience in a healthcare setting</li> <li>Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado, or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required</li> <li>Additional maternal or neonatal certifications (e.g., RNC-OB, C-EFM) preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Grand Junction is the largest city on Colorado's Western Slope, situated at the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers and surrounded by dramatic canyon and mesa terrain. The region offers an exceptional outdoor lifestyle — mountain biking on the Kokopelli Trail, skiing at Powderhorn, hiking in Colorado National Monument, and world-class fly fishing — alongside a low cost of living relative to Colorado's Front Range. Grand Junction features a strong local economy, well-regarded public and private schools, and a genuine small-city character with easy access to both Denver and Salt Lake City via direct flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport.</p>