Nurse Director, Hospital - Maternal Child Health

Nurse Director, Hospital – Maternal Child Health
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Relocation Assistance: Available for eligible candidates
Travel: Approximately 10%

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Director – Maternal Child Health to provide strategic and operational leadership across Labor and Delivery, Postpartum/Mother-Baby, and NICU services.

This leader will oversee clinical operations, develop nursing teams, drive quality improvement, manage departmental budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while promoting safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in a 24/7 hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead clinical operations across Labor and Delivery, Postpartum/Mother-Baby, and NICU units.
* Oversee staffing, resource allocation, workforce planning, and continuity of care.
* Lead and develop nursing managers and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
* Partner with physicians and hospital leadership to improve patient outcomes and safety.
* Manage departmental budgets, financial performance, and operational improvement initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with California nursing regulations, The Joint Commission standards, and applicable healthcare requirements.
* Lead quality assurance, survey readiness, risk management, and patient safety initiatives.
* Monitor clinical performance metrics and implement strategies to improve quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
* Promote staff competency, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
* At least 7 years of patient care delivery experience.
* At least 7 years of experience in business operations, clinical healthcare, or a directly related field.
* Minimum 2 years of experience managing operational or project budgets.
* Minimum 2 years of leadership experience with direct reports.
* **Active California RN license required at the time of hire.**
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at the time of hire.
* Demonstrated experience in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum/Mother-Baby, and Level II or higher NICU environments.
* Previous Director-level nursing leadership experience.
* Experience in clinical operations, project management, and team leadership.
* Experience with Magnet recognition, standards, or initiatives.
* Authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master’s degree in Nursing.
* NE-BC or NEA-BC certification.
* Experience leading clinical quality improvement, patient safety, and operational excellence initiatives.
* Strong knowledge of healthcare accreditation, regulatory compliance, budgeting, staffing, and workforce development.