Nurse Director, Hospital - Maternal Child Health

Nurse Director, Hospital – Maternal Child Health

Location:

Sacramento, CA (Onsite)

Position Type:

Permanent, Full-Time

Salary Range:

$249,000–$289,000 per year

Annual Bonus:

Up to 15%

Relocation:

Available for eligible candidates

Travel:

Not required

Job Level:

Director/Senior Director

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

• Masters 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%.