RN Director of Nursing Maternal Child Health

Your future role at a glance

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius Medical Center
Specialty: L&D, mother baby, NICU, PICU, Peds
Schedule: Days | Full-time
Salary: $152,083.90 - $214,706.69 per year

About the role

Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Life at Ascension

Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Lead High-Impact, Elite Nursing Teams: Take the helm of specialty areas—Labor & Delivery, mother baby, Level III NICU, PICU, and Peds—driving clinical excellence where it matters.
Shape the Future of Care: Be the strategic visionary who designs departmental goals, removes operational roadblocks, and collaborates directly with physicians and executive leadership to build a seamless, world-class healthcare environment.
Champion Financial & Operational Excellence: Own your impact by masterfully managing budgets, streamlining resource utilization, and navigating audits to ensure your departments are both fiscally strong and cutting-edge.
Build and Inspire Top-Tier Talent: Act as a true mentor and leader by hiring, training, and developing a powerhouse nursing staff, cultivating an environment of continuous growth and exceptional patient care.

Minimum Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

Perinatal experience strongly preferred
Proven success and experience leading a large team

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.