Nurse Director, Hospital – Maternal Child Health

Job Type: Permanent

Job Summary

In addition to the responsibilities below, this position establishes best-practice models, performs strategic planning, and designs patient care delivery systems and practice standards across multiple locations. The role leads investigations of patient, family, and member concerns regarding patient care and services; partners with physicians, external healthcare providers, and other healthcare team members to support safe, optimal care across the continuum; and manages clinical-area resources to ensure appropriate assignments and utilization. Responsibilities also include evaluating the use and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and medications; maintaining accountability for patient and employee safety; providing clinical supervision and maintaining the expertise, competency, and licensing required to direct care in the unit; delegating tasks within scope of practice; and performing clinical duties as required. The role collaborates with Nursing Clinical Practice to support high-quality care and compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develops employees for growth and advancement; builds collaborative networks; solicits and acts on performance feedback; and coaches teams to support performance improvement.
• Oversees talent recruitment, selection, development, and performance management. Shares organizational best practices and industry trends, motivates teams, and aligns resource plans with business objectives.
• Oversees multiple units within a department, translating strategy into operational requirements, setting standards, measuring progress, resolving escalated issues, and allocating resources to meet member and operational needs.
• Directs hospital administrative functions supporting patient care, including operational initiatives, workflows, performance targets, survey readiness, audit documentation, regulatory compliance, and budget development and performance.
• Manages care delivery operations in a 24/7 environment. Partners with physicians and clinical leaders, oversees cross-functional initiatives and multidisciplinary teams, aligns hospital resources, and supports emergency preparedness and recovery planning.
• Directs operational and technology improvements, including strategic projects, root-cause analysis, quality and safety solutions, integrated care planning, and performance metrics.
• Develops and implements strategies for safe, high-quality, standardized care. Holds managers accountable for applicable legal and regulatory requirements and monitors outcomes to improve patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least seven years of experience in patient care delivery.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and at least seven years of experience in business operations, clinical healthcare, or a directly related field.
• At least two years of experience managing operational or project budgets.
• At least two years of leadership experience with direct reports.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire.

Additional Information

• Employee status: Regular
• Travel: 10%
• Job level: Director/Senior Director
• Job type: Standard