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Providence Health & Services
Director Nursing - Maternal Child Health
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A Director of Nursing manages and supervises all nursing staff at a hospital or long term care facility. Manages communications with physicians, manages budgets and expenses, and assists other administrators with managing operations. Monitors staff schedules and the quality of nursing care at the facility. Maintains professional license or certification requirements.
$156,060 / year median in California
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Director Nursing - Maternal Child Health Providence Health & Services $94.01 - $148.42 life insurance, parental leave, 401(k) United States, California, Mission Hills Aug 29, 2026 Description Calling All Esteemed Leaders! Are you a Maternal Child nursing leader who is passionate about advancing clinical excellence, operational performance, quality outcomes, and patient-centered care? Do you thrive in environments where leadership, accountability, and collaboration come together to support caregivers, patients, and organizational success? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Providence. The Role Directs and is responsible for the Clinical and Operational components of the Maternal Child Health department for Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. The position reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). What You'll Do Participates in staff selection and retention within assigned areas.
Under the direction of the CNO, develops standards of performance, evaluates performance, and initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions.
Develops goals and objectives; develops and implements policies and procedures for operations and maintains established standards for improving organizational performance, patient/customer safety, environmental, and infection control practices.
Develops budgets for areas of responsibility and works with the CNO to ensure that processes are established to remain at or under budget. Determines, with the assistance of the Nurse Managers, the need for capital by prioritizing equipment based upon safety and/or regulatory requirements.
Determines metrics for areas of responsibility to assure that patient care and regulatory requirements are being met at all times. Prepares periodic reports for appropriate executive leadership, as required.
Consults with and advises the CNO of problems related to the operation of areas of responsibility and implements changes related to process or policy to carry out objectives more effectively.
Develops, monitors, and evaluates program development to include financial, regulatory, marketing, human resource, ethics, and community needs.
Participates in identifying strategic issues impacting the organization and the operational implications and presents a well-defined approach to improve areas of responsibility.
Serves as a coach and mentor to Managers. Assures that there is accountability at every level of responsibility.
Provides and maintains effective communications with medical staff, the community, and all levels of supervision and staff.
Ensures departments and areas comply with regulatory requirements as well as Providence Health System initiatives.
Identifies patient/client needs and develops quality programs to meet those needs. Ensures delivery of quality services for inpatients, outpatients, and all customers.
Analyzes and evaluates clinical services to improve quality of patient care and plan better use of staff time.
Develops and determines priorities and monitors the status of special projects on an ongoing basis.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field of expertise.
Participates in hospital and medical staff committee meetings as required. Attends and serves on professional and civic service organizations as a representative and conducts and attends departmental meetings. What You'll Bring Education & Credentials Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Master's Degree in Nursing (preferred).
Required upon hire: California Registered Nurse License (Vendor Managed).
Preferred upon hire: National Certification in area of specialty.
Within 30 days of hire: California Fire and Life Safety Card - National Organization (Vendor Managed). Experience & Expertise 10 or more years of clinical experience.
5 years of Administrative/Management experience.
Management experience in a hospital/healthcare environment. Professional & Leadership Capabilities Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills. Why Join Us?