Director of Nursing Maternal Child Health

About the Role

Olympia Fields Hospital Reporting to: Chief Nursing Officer Bed Size: 12 bed Maternity Unit, 202 bed Hospital Estimated Compensation Range Min: $100,339.20 to Max: $135,054.40 annualized.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Operations: Provide 24-hour administrative and clinical oversight of Maternal Child Health Services; direct, coordinate, and evaluate patient care delivery to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance; develop and implement departmental goals, strategic plans, and performance improvement initiatives; ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, accreditation, and hospital regulations; maintain accountability for departmental operations, staffing, productivity, and resource utilization; participate in hospital leadership initiatives and interdisciplinary committees.
• Patient Care & Quality: Oversee provision of patient care for adolescent, adult, and older adult populations; ensure evidence-based practices and standards of care are consistently maintained; monitor quality indicators and patient outcomes and implement corrective actions as needed; lead departmental performance improvement activities and support organization-wide quality initiatives; collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to ensure patient needs are met effectively and efficiently.
• Staff Leadership & Development: Recruit, mentor, develop, supervise, and evaluate departmental personnel; foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and professional growth; ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective utilization of nursing personnel; conduct performance evaluations and facilitate staff education and competency development.
• Financial Management: Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets; ensure cost-effective utilization of resources while maintaining high standards of patient care; support operational and financial objectives through effective planning and resource management.
• Communication & Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between staff, physicians, hospital leadership, and ancillary departments; communicate effectively through written and verbal channels regarding patient care, operational issues, and departmental performance; interpret and implement hospital policies and procedures to ensure consistent practice standards.
• House Supervisory Responsibilities: Assume house supervisory responsibilities as assigned; respond to emergency codes and urgent situations throughout the hospital; complete assessments, documentation, and follow-up actions in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA.
• Minimum of five (5) years of perinatal nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• National certification in Maternal Child Health, Women's Services, or Nursing Leadership.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision‑making skills.
• Thorough understanding of Maternal Child Health regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and improve clinical outcomes.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.
• Strong financial and operational management capabilities.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefit options.

Pay

Estimated compensation range: $100,339.20 to $135,054.40 annualized.

Schedule

Full‑time position.