Nurse Director, Hospital - Maternal Child Health

The Nurse Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for Maternal Child Health and Labor & Delivery services across several locations. This includes:

• Designing best-practice care delivery models and standards.
  

• Overseeing patient safety, clinical quality, and regulatory compliance.
  

• Managing staffing, budgets, equipment, supplies, and resource allocation.
  

• Leading investigations into patient/family concerns and ensuring service excellence.
  

• Collaborating closely with physicians, clinical leaders, and cross-functional teams to deliver safe, high-quality care.
  

• Driving continuous improvement, readiness for regulatory surveys, and operational efficiency.
  

• Lead multiple Maternal Child Health units and ensure seamless operations.
  

• Translate organizational strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
  

• Manage performance, staffing, talent development, and workforce planning.
  

• Oversee business operations, budget planning, and financial performance.
  

• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements (Nursing Practice Act, TJC, state/federal standards).
  

• Drive quality improvement initiatives and patient care innovation.
  

• Partner with internal/external stakeholders to improve care across the continuum.
  

• Support the development of emergency and recovery plans, ensuring staff readiness.
  

• Coaching and inspiring teams, supporting career growth, and building a strong leadership pipeline.
  

• Directing hospital operations within a 24/7 clinical environment and ensuring emergency preparedness.
  

• Minimum 7 years of direct patient care experience.
  

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience managing direct reports.
  

• Minimum 2 years of experience managing operational or project budgets.
  

• Maternal Child Health / L&D leadership background required.
  

• Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) required.
  

• Master’s degree required (MSN, MHA, MPH, MBA or related).
  

• Current California RN license and Basic Life Support (BLS) at hire.
  

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities.
  

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic hospital environment.
  



Required Skills


• Patient Safety & Clinical Quality
  

• Nursing Principles and Evidence-Based Practice
  

• Emergency Preparedness
  

• Change Management & Process Improvement
  

• Financial Acumen and Budget Oversight
  

• Healthcare Compliance & Confidentiality
  

• Conflict Resolution & Stakeholder Management
  

• Workforce Planning
  

• Microsoft Office & Clinical Information Systems
  



Preferred Skills


• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives
  

• Familiarity with healthcare regulations and standards
  

• Strong data analysis and operational decision-making skills
  



How to Apply

If you have a passion for Maternal Child Health and a track record of leading high-performing nursing teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or message me directly for a confidential conversation.