Nurse Director – Maternal Child Health

Job Title: Nurse Director – Maternal Child  Health

Location: Los Angeles, CA (100% Onsite | ~10% Travel)

Compensation: $222,000 – $257,000/year + up to 15% Annual Executive Bonus

Relocation Assistance: Available

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Executive Overview

We are seeking an experienced and vision-driven Nurse Director of Maternal Child Health to lead 24/7 clinical operations and strategic initiatives across a leading hospital’s Maternal Child Health service line (Labor & Delivery, Postpartum/Mom-Baby, and Level II+ NICU).

Reporting to senior nursing executive leadership, the Nurse Director will establish best-practice care models, drive continuous quality and safety metrics, manage multi-unit operational budgets, and foster an engaged, high-performing clinical nursing team in a Magnet-recognized standard environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence & Patient Safety

• Direct 24/7 clinical operations across Maternal Child Health units (L&D, Postpartum, NICU), ensuring seamless patient care delivery, optimal staffing, and resource utilization.
• Partner with physician leadership, multidisciplinary teams, and external health partners to design patient care delivery models that optimize patient safety and clinical outcomes.
• Lead quality, risk management, and continuous regulatory readiness (The Joint Commission, California Nursing Practice Act, federal, state, and local health standards).
• Champion root-cause analysis and remediation for patient safety, clinical quality, and service performance escalations.

Operational & Financial Leadership

• Oversee multi-unit departmental operations, workforce strategy, and long-term capital/operational budget development.
• Translate enterprise health strategies into actionable operational workflows, resource allocations, and business plans.
• Direct emergency preparedness and recovery protocols across MCH units, ensuring staff training and operational resilience.
• Oversee equipment, supply, and pharmaceutical utilization for safe and cost-effective unit operations.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, mentor, and empower a diverse, highly skilled nursing leadership team across all shifts.
• Oversee recruitment, retention, performance management, and professional development programs to cultivate internal talent pipelines.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace culture grounded in continuous learning and open performance feedback.

Core Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 7 years of patient care delivery experience in clinical nursing.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in business operations, clinical management, or directly related healthcare leadership.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a direct-report leadership role.
  • Minimum 2 years of operational or project budget management experience.
• Licensure & Certifications:
  • Active, unencumbered California Registered Nurse (RN) License at hire.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire.

Preferred Qualifications & Ideal Experience

• Advanced Degree: Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration (MHA), or related field strongly preferred.
• Clinical Expertise: Proven director-level oversight across Labor & Delivery, Postpartum/Mom-Baby, and Level II or higher NICU.
• Certifications: Nurse Executive (NE-BC) or Nurse Executive, Advanced (NEA-BC) board certification preferred.
• Culture & Standards: Hands-on experience within a Magnet®-designated healthcare facility.