Director of Nursing (DON) – Maternal Child Health - Contract KP


Healthcare - NYC - New York, NY
New York, New York
Posted On: May 08, 2026
Last Day to Apply: May 15, 2026
Pay: From $3,662.50 per week

Job Title: Director of Nursing (DON) – Maternal Child Health

Location: New York, NY 10037

Job Type: Full-Time Contract
Specialty: Maternal & Child Health / Women’s Services

About the Role:
Seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead Maternal Child Health services including Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, NICU, and Pediatrics in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead strategic initiatives focused on maternal and neonatal outcomes

  • Oversee staffing, budgeting, and departmental operations

  • Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and NYS Department of Health standards

  • Manage Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement programs

  • Collaborate with medical staff and executive leadership

  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing leadership and staff

  • Promote evidence-based, family-centered patient care

Requirements & Preferred Skills:

  • Active New York RN license required

  • BSN required; MSN, MHA, or MBA preferred

  • Minimum 7 years nursing experience required

  • Minimum 5 years leadership experience in Maternal Child Health required

  • BLS and NRP required upon hire

  • ACLS and PALS required

  • NEA-BC certification preferred

  • Strong expertise in perinatal nursing and acute care

  • Experience with Baby-Friendly standards and high-risk OB care preferred

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

To Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and professional references for immediate consideration.

Contact Information:
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

Company Description:
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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