Orlando Health

Position Summary

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital is set to transform healthcare in Lakeland and the Midwest region of Orlando Health. As a state-of-the-art, seven story multi-specialty hospital, this cutting- edge facility will span over 550,000 square feet, dedicated to delivering exceptional, outcomes-driven care to one of Florida’s fastest growing communities.

Boasting more than 300 inpatient beds, 69 emergency and observation beds and over 10 advanced operating rooms- including specialized cardiac and interventional suites- This hospital will be at the forefront of medical innovation. From comprehensive cardiovascular and neurology services to advanced surgical procedures, oncology, and full obstetrical program, our hospital is designed to meet the diverse needs of our community.

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Polk County and beyond. Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highland Hospital isn’t just a place to work- it’s a place to thrive. Be part of a winning culture where your skills make a real difference, and your career can reach new heights.

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital is currently seeking a Director, Women’s Services, who will be responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of our women's and babies' service line. This vital role encompasses several key areas, including our women's OB triage, the antepartum unit, labor and delivery, mother/baby, and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The successful candidate will ensure a primary focus on quality care and outcomes, exceptional patient service, and foster an environment that is recognized as the best place to work. This leader will be instrumental in achieving all departmental and hospital goals, while working collaboratively with both hospital and medical staff leadership. We are looking for someone who can drive excellence and innovation in our women’s services, and who is committed to our mission of providing outstanding care for our patients and their families.

Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL.

Orlando Health offers a great DAY ONE benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Education Assistance: Preferred Education Program-100% PAID Tuition, Tuition reimbursement & repayment of previous loans
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Family Care Benefits & so much more!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Evaluates the environment and makes recommendations to ensure optimal patient comfort, safety, and compliance with various standards of care, regulatory / governing bodies i.e., OSHA, JCAHO, infection control, risk management.
• Plans, leads, organizes, directs, & evaluates the delivery of patient care to achieve sustained outcomes.
• Facilitates a healthy environment that promotes patient and team member safety, high reliability of processes, and quality outcomes.
• Embraces workplace diversity and participates in nursing organizational policy formulation and decision-making.
• Ensures that a continual improvement approach is implemented to measure actual performance against established standards for nursing and patient care.
• Serves as an agent of change, assisting leaders and team members in understanding the importance, necessity, impact, and process of change.
• Analyzes, develops, and maintains an effective and efficient nursing delivery model that reflects patient and family needs, ultimately achieving desired outcomes.
• Integrates technology to support the improvement of patient care and workload of team members.
• Responsible for management of team members including recruitment, development, retention, supervision, evaluation, and productivity.
• Knows and practices sound business and operational excellence.
• Applies key financial principles and organizational financial targets to departmental projects/budgets.
• Achieves financial and operational benchmarks by developing capital & operating budgets and monitoring all operational expenses.
• Assures development, implementation, and evaluation of evidenced based, quality clinical nursing practice consistent with nursing research, organizational and national practice standards.
• Demonstrates initiative and situational leadership skills.
• Embraces, communicates, and promotes effective change.
• Ensures the customer experience is exceptional.
• Serves as a liaison to nursing administration for team members.
• Demonstrates professional accountability by maintaining proficiency in assigned role and involvement in professional organizations.
• Facilitates and supports team member involvement in professional and organizational activities.
• Upholds self and staff accountable to comply with ethical principles, corporate compliance, and standards of practice.
• Demonstrates The Orlando Health Way: Assure, Engage, and Unite.
• Holds self and others accountable to Orlando Health’s mission, vision, and values.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Patient Care Administrator or designee.
• Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Knowledge of risk management concepts.
• Able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age specific needs and to provide nursing care needed as described in the unit/department’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with Graduate degree in Business or health-related field preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current professional license as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• May require one or more of the following certifications based on the assigned patient population:

o Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

o Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

o Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)

o Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)

Experience

Three (3) years as a registered nurse in an acute care or outpatient setting and one (1) year leadership experience