Position: Director, Maternal & Child Services
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Full Time
Compensation: $135,000 to $210,000
FocusPoint Talent Solutions – Recruiting on Behalf of a Confidential Healthcare Client
FocusPoint is partnering with a respected, mission‑driven acute care provider to identify an experienced Director of Maternal & Child Services. This is a high‑impact, operationally hands‑on leadership role overseeing a full continuum of maternal, neonatal, and perinatal services within a modern hospital environment.
This position is open due to a planned retirement and offers the opportunity to lead a stable, well‑resourced service line with strong organizational support.
Position OverviewThe Director is responsible for the 24/7 operational, clinical, and administrative leadership of Maternal & Child Services, including Labor & Delivery, NICU, Lactation, and related perinatal programs. This leader oversees clinical quality, regulatory compliance, staffing, budgeting, patient experience, and multidisciplinary collaboration across all assigned units.
The role requires a resourceful, strategic, and highly visible leader who thrives in a hands‑on environment and can guide teams through change while maintaining exceptional standards of care.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide full operational oversight for Maternal & Child Services, ensuring safe, high‑quality patient care across all units.
Lead, mentor, and develop management and frontline teams; oversee approximately 9 direct reports and 100–120 FTEs.
Maintain compliance with all applicable State and Federal regulations, including Title 22 and other regulatory frameworks.
Partner with senior leadership on program development, capital planning, budgeting, and service‑line growth initiatives.
Serve as a liaison between administration, physicians, staff, and patients to support a collaborative care environment.
Ensure clinical competency standards are met for all patient populations served.
Provide 24/7 leadership availability for operational and clinical escalation needs.
Oversee units that typically include:
~125 deliveries per month
NICU with an average daily census of ~4 and capacity for up to 11
2 ORs and 3 PACU bays dedicated to Women’s Services
QualificationsCurrent RN license (state‑specific licensure required upon hire).
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s in Nursing or related field strongly preferred.
Minimum 5 years of clinical management or administrative leadership in maternal, neonatal, or perinatal services.
Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements, budgeting, staffing models, and clinical operations.
Proven ability to lead teams through change using collaborative, positive leadership.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict‑resolution skills.
Professional organization membership and/or specialty certification preferred.
Ideal Candidate ProfileHands‑on, visible leader comfortable in a working‑director environment.
Skilled at balancing strategic planning with day‑to‑day operational needs.
Adept at building trust with physicians, staff, and cross‑functional partners.
Comfortable being on‑call 24/7 for a high‑acuity service line.
Interested in a long‑term leadership role rather than short‑term interim work.
Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive director‑level salary range (targeting the upper portion for strong experience).
Bonus eligibility ~15 percent.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Comprehensive benefits package through the client organization.
Why Work with FocusPoint
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How to Apply
To ensure confidentiality and alignment with our client’s hiring process, all applications must be submitted through FocusPoint. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly. Interested candidates should reach out to FocusPoint’s recruitment team with any questions.
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