Nurse Director, Hospital - Maternal Child Health
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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
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Screening Questions
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?