Nurse Director, Hospital – Maternal Child Health

Umanist Staffing•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.