Director of Nursing Maternal Child Health Job at Confidential, San Jose, CA

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  • Confidential
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

Nurse Director – Maternal Child Health (Hospital Setting)

📍 San Jose, CA

🕒 Full-Time | Onsite

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced and visionary Nurse Director for Maternal Child Health to lead excellence across Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and related maternal care units . This pivotal leadership role oversees clinical and operational performance in a 24/7 acute care environment , ensuring patient safety, quality outcomes, and caregiver engagement remain top priorities.

As a key member of the nursing leadership team, the Nurse Director will champion innovation, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement to advance the standard of maternal and neonatal care.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

  • Direct Maternal Child Health units to deliver safe, high-quality, and compassionate care.
  • Develop and implement operational and clinical strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Oversee budgets, staffing, and resource utilization to ensure optimal efficiency.
  • Ensure 24/7 readiness, clinical continuity, and compliance with best practices.

Clinical & Compliance Oversight

  • Ensure adherence to nursing practice standards and all regulatory requirements.
  • Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and accreditation readiness initiatives.
  • Conduct clinical audits, surveys, and performance evaluations to drive compliance.
  • Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary care teams for seamless care delivery.

People Management & Development

  • Recruit, mentor, and empower nursing professionals to achieve excellence.
  • Promote staff engagement, accountability, and growth through education and coaching.
  • Implement performance management, workforce planning, and succession strategies.

Strategic Innovation

  • Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
  • Apply data-driven insights to enhance operational outcomes.
  • Promote a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) License – California
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Required
  • Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
  • 7+ years of patient care experience
  • 2+ years of experience managing operational or project budgets
  • 2+ years in a leadership role with direct reports

Preferred

  • Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC or NEA-BC)
  • Leadership experience in Maternal Child Health or Labor & Delivery
  • Proven success with quality improvement and performance excellence initiatives

Key Competencies

  • Patient Safety & Evidence-Based Nursing
  • Emergency Preparedness & Clinical Governance
  • Change Management & Strategic Planning
  • Healthcare Compliance & Regulatory Readiness
  • Financial & Resource Management
  • Staff Training & Leadership Development
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Why This Role

This position offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team committed to excellence in maternal and neonatal care. You’ll play a vital role in shaping quality outcomes, driving innovation, and fostering a culture of compassion and accountability—while advancing your own leadership journey in an environment that values collaboration and clinical excellence.

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Job Tags

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