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About the job

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Description:

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.

Position Salary and Benefits

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

Why Join Holy Cross Health?

Lead one of the region's premier maternity programs within a mission-driven health system.

Influence maternal and newborn outcomes across a highly respected healthcare organization.

Partner with experienced executive and physician leaders committed to innovation and excellence.

Shape the future of women's and infant services while making a lasting impact on the lives of families throughout our community.

About Holy Cross Hospital

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving Montgomery and Prince George's Counties with a commitment to being the most trusted healthcare provider in the region. As a member of Trinity Health, Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring is one of Maryland's largest hospitals and is nationally recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.