Director of Nursing - Maternity Suites

About the role

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Position Purpose

Holy Cross Hospital is seeking a dynamic and experienced nursing leader to serve as the Director of Nursing for our Maternity Suites. Our Maternity Suites team provides comprehensive, family-centered care throughout the childbirth experience, supporting mothers, newborns, and families through some of life's most meaningful moments. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a highly engaged multidisciplinary team while helping shape the future of maternal-child health in our community.

The Director of Nursing is accountable for leading and advancing nursing practice, optimizing patient outcomes, supporting colleague engagement, and driving operational excellence. In alignment with Trinity Health's Mission, Values, and Promise, the Director fosters a culture of safety, quality, compassion, professional development, and patient-centered care. The role balances clinical leadership, workforce development, quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and financial stewardship to ensure the highest standards of maternity care.

What You Will Do

As the Director of Nursing for Maternity Suites, you will

• Lead the daily operations of the Maternity Suites department, ensuring safe, efficient, and evidence-based care for mothers and newborns.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to nursing and clinical teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional excellence.
• Mentor, coach, and develop colleagues through succession planning, education, and professional growth opportunities.
• Champion quality improvement initiatives, utilizing data and outcomes to drive clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards while maintaining continuous survey readiness.
• Partner with physicians, clinical leaders, and support departments to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and improve patient outcomes.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care models that support exceptional experiences throughout the childbirth journey.
• Direct staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to support operational and financial performance.
• Lead teams through change initiatives while fostering colleague engagement, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Advance nursing practice and create an environment that supports safety, quality, inclusion, and evidence-based care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program required.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related healthcare field preferred.
• Current Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact RN license required.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive clinical nursing experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of nursing leadership experience leading maternal-child health, labor and delivery, postpartum, or women's services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex clinical operations and lead high-performing teams.
• Experience with quality metrics, regulatory compliance, patient experience, and financial stewardship.
• Ability to effectively prioritize, problem solve, and lead organizational change initiatives.

Pay Range

$54.94 - $82.40 per hour

Pay is based on experience, education, certifications, and applicable skills. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be compensated within the annualized salary equivalent of the posted range.

Benefits Available on Day One

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Mental Health and Wellness Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Assistance and Professional Development Programs