RN Director of Nursing Maternal Child Health

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius Medical Center

Department/Specialty: L&D, mother baby, NICU, PICU, Peds

Schedule: Days | Full-time

Salary: $152,083.90 - $214,706.69 per year
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead High-Impact, Elite Nursing Teams: Take the helm of specialty areas—Labor & Delivery, mother baby, Level III NICU, PICU, and Peds—driving clinical excellence where it matters most.

• Shape the Future of Care: Be the strategic visionary who designs departmental goals, removes operational roadblocks, and collaborates directly with physicians and executive leadership to build a seamless, world-class healthcare environment.

• Champion Financial & Operational Excellence: Own your impact by masterfully managing budgets, streamlining resource utilization, and navigating audits to ensure your departments are both fiscally strong and cutting-edge.

• Build and Inspire Top-Tier Talent: Act as a true mentor and leader by hiring, training, and developing a powerhouse nursing staff, cultivating an environment of continuous growth and exceptional patient care.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job
  transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Perinatal experience strongly preferred
• Proven success and experience leading a large team

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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