| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Salary | $135,000–$210,000 |
Valencia California
This role sits at the center of a respected maternal and child program that is ready for its next chapter. The organization is stable, the CNO is supportive, and the teams are committed to excellence. The opening is due to retirement, which creates a clean transition for the next leader to step in with confidence and momentum.
This is a visible, hands on, high trust leadership role for someone who wants to shape culture, elevate clinical performance, and strengthen the long term future of maternal and child services in the Valencia community.
CompensationBase range from one hundred thirty four thousand seven hundred to two hundred fifteen thousand five hundred eight annually Target hiring zone near two hundred thousand depending on experience Annual bonus fifteen percent Retirement match five percent in a four zero three b plan
The opportunityThe Director of Maternal and Child Services owns the full operation of Labor and Delivery, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Lactation Services. This is a true working director role with direct oversight of clinical leaders, frontline teams, and service line performance.
You are the anchor. You are the connector. You are the person who sets the tone for safety, quality, communication, and culture.
You partner directly with senior leadership, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams. You guide the service line through daily operations and long term strategy. You ensure regulatory excellence. You build trust. You develop people. You elevate the experience for families and staff.
Department snapshotDeliveries average one hundred twenty five per month NICU average daily census around four with capacity for eleven Two operating rooms and three PACU bays dedicated to maternal and child services Nine direct reports Approximately one hundred to one hundred twenty FTEs Dedicated administrative assistant Unit based educator who reports to Education but sits in the department and is a strong partner
There is no manager layer. This is a role for a leader who thrives in ownership and visibility.
Core leadership responsibilitiesOperational leadership Guide the daily operation of all maternal and child units with clarity, steadiness, and a commitment to safe and consistent care.
Regulatory excellence Ensure full compliance with State and Federal requirements including Title twenty two and all related standards.
People leadership Develop leaders and staff through coaching, accountability, and a culture of collaboration and respect.
Fiscal stewardship Manage budgets, staffing models, productivity, and capital planning with discipline and transparency.
Program development Partner with senior leadership to design and launch new programs, service enhancements, and strategic initiatives.
Physician partnership Build strong, trust based relationships with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
Twenty four seven leadership presence Serve as the accountable leader for the service line with continuous operational responsibility.
Required backgroundCurrent California RN license Current BLS Bachelor degree in Nursing Master degree in Nursing or related field Membership or certification in a relevant professional organization Minimum five years of clinical management or administrative leadership Strong knowledge of Title twenty two and related regulatory frameworks Demonstrated ability to lead teams, navigate change, and build a positive culture
Ideal candidateA steady, resourceful, strategic leader who enjoys being present with teams A professional who can balance daily operations with long term planning A leader with a clear reason to be in Valencia for the long term Interim experience is welcome if the candidate has a meaningful anchor to the region
Interview processVirtual conversation with the CNO Panel interview with key leaders and stakeholders
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