Nurse Director, Hospital - Maternal Child Health

Resource Hub Consulting · United States

NURSE DIRECTOR, HOSPITAL - MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH - SACRAMENTO, CA, ONSITE ROLE - UPTO 300K P/ANNUM - TOP HEALTHCARE ORGANISATION - PERMANENT - URGENT!!

About the Organization

A leading integrated healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Nurse Director to oversee Maternal Child Health services at a Magnet-designated hospital with approximately 275 beds, including an 8-bed NICU and 29 perinatal/maternity beds. This leadership position offers an opportunity to drive clinical excellence, patient safety, operational performance, and the delivery of high-quality maternal and neonatal care.

Position Overview

The Nurse Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for Maternal Child Health services, including Labor & Delivery and Neonatal Intensive Care. The ideal candidate will have director-level leadership experience, a strong clinical background, and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a complex hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Maternal Child Health services, including Labor & Delivery and NICU operations.

• Oversee 24/7 clinical operations, staffing, resource allocation, and patient care delivery.

• Establish and implement clinical standards, best practices, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and patient safety.

• Lead recruitment, staff development, performance management, and leadership succession planning.

• Monitor operational budgets, staffing costs, departmental performance, and resource utilization.

• Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, the Nursing Practice Act, and The Joint Commission standards.

• Oversee regulatory readiness, clinical audits, risk management, and patient safety initiatives.

• Investigate and resolve escalated patient and family concerns.

• Develop emergency preparedness plans and ensure staff readiness.

• Drive strategic initiatives to improve clinical quality, operational efficiency, and patient experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Minimum 7 years of experience in patient care delivery.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in business operations, clinical healthcare, or a directly related field.

• At least 2 years of experience managing operational or project budgets.

• At least 2 years of leadership experience with direct reports.

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required at hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire.

Must-Have Requirements

• Director-level experience in Maternal Child Health or a closely related hospital nursing leadership function.

• Strong Labor & Delivery leadership experience.

• Experience overseeing a Level II or higher NICU.

• Experience working in a Magnet-designated healthcare facility.

• Demonstrated expertise in clinical operations, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary team leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

• Specialty nursing certifications.

• Experience leading maternal and neonatal services in a hospital of comparable size and complexity.

Additional Information

• This is a backfill position.

• Relocation assistance/eligibility is available.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Annual performance bonus of up to 15%.

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