Holy Cross Health
Holy Cross Health is seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Nursing to lead and manage all aspects of our 64-bed Mother Baby 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.
Location:
Holy Cross Health - Silver Spring, MD What You Will Do: 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: 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. Ministry/Facility Information: 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 - Silver Spring, MD What You Will Do: 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: 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. Ministry/Facility Information: 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.