Director of Nursing - Maternity Suites

IHA; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Education assistance

Free onsite parking

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Holy Cross Health seeks an experienced Director of Nursing to lead the Maternity Suites unit at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD. This leadership role ensures clinical excellence, staff development, and an exceptional patient experience.

You will drive quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while partnering with executive leadership to advance maternal-child health outcomes for mothers and newborns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• Current Maryland RN license and/or Compact State licensure.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, with at least 3 years in nursing leadership within an acute care setting.
• Specialty nursing certification required within six months of hire.
• Proven ability to lead clinical teams, manage complex workflows, and build strong relationships across departments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Maternity Suites unit, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality care for mothers and newborns.
• Supervise and mentor clinical staff, promoting ongoing education, professional growth, and team engagement.
• Champion quality improvement initiatives, analyzing outcomes and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and uphold standards set by accrediting bodies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support a patient-centered, family-focused model of care.
• Steward resources and staffing to achieve operational and financial efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Quality Improvement

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s in Nursing or Healthcare Administration

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Job Title

Director of Nursing

Unit

Maternity Suites

Employment Type

Full-time

Shift

Monday - Friday, Day Shift

Location

Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, MD

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Nursing to lead and manage all aspects of our Maternity Suites unit. This role is pivotal in ensuring clinical excellence, team collaboration, and an exceptional patient experience. The Director will drive strategic goals aligned with our mission while fostering a supportive and innovative environment for both staff and families.

As a Director Of Nursing, You Will

• Lead daily operations of the Maternity Suites unit, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality care for mothers and newborns.
• Supervise and mentor clinical staff, promoting ongoing education, professional growth, and team engagement.
• Champion quality improvement initiatives, analyzing outcomes and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and uphold standards set by accrediting bodies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support a patient-centered, family-focused model of care.
• Steward resources and staffing to achieve operational and financial efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• Licensure: Current Maryland RN license and/or Compact State licensure.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, with at least 3 years in nursing leadership within an acute care setting.
• Specialty nursing certification required within six months of hire.
• Proven ability to lead clinical teams, manage complex workflows, and build strong relationships across departments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program
• Serve in a highly impactful leadership role at a nationally recognized, mission-driven health system.
• Lead a collaborative, high-performing clinical team in one of the most meaningful areas of care.
• Shape maternal-child health outcomes for our community with support from experienced executive and clinical leadership.
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of mothers, newborns, and families.

Pay rate

$54.94 - $82.40

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About Us

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

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.