Nursing Director, Maternity Suites — Lead & Elevate Care

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

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.