Job Description
Nurse Director, Hospital - Maternal Child Health
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)
Pay Rate: $222,000 – $257,000 per year
Position Overview
A large integrated healthcare system is seeking a Nurse Director for its hospital Maternal Child Health service line. This is a senior, permanent, onsite leadership position responsible for overseeing multiple units and the delivery of nursing services in a 24/7 hospital environment. The director sets practice standards, partners with physicians and clinical leaders, and holds teams accountable for quality, safety, and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the operation of multiple units within the department, managing work assignments, resources, staffing, and budgets
- Establish best practice models, strategic plans, and patient care delivery systems and practice standards across locations
- Partner with physicians, outside providers, and care team members to achieve safe, optimal patient care across the continuum
- Lead the investigation of patient and family concerns regarding care and services
- Direct continuous survey readiness, including mock rounds, and maintain compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and federal, state, and local requirements
- Drive strategic projects that improve quality, service, affordability, and operating efficiency
- Oversee emergency preparedness and recovery planning, ensuring managers and staff are trained
- Recruit, develop, coach, and hold managers accountable for performance, and build a highly skilled, engaged workforce
- Consult with senior and executive leadership to define performance metrics that monitor strategic improvement projects
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in patient care delivery
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a minimum of 7 years of experience in business operations, clinical health care, or a directly related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience managing operational or project budgets
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports
- Active California Registered Nurse license at hire
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire
- Travel of approximately 10 percent
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading maternal child health, labor and delivery, or related inpatient services
- Master's degree in nursing or healthcare administration
Screening Questions
- How many years of nursing leadership experience do you have, and how many direct reports did you oversee?
- Do you hold an active California Registered Nurse license and a BSN?
- Are you available to work onsite in Los Angeles, CA?
