Director of Nursing – Labor & Delivery
📍 Location: Joshua Tree, California (Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Seniority Level: Director
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
🏥 Industry: Healthcare / Hospital Administration
💰 Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $135,200 – $180,000
Sign-On Bonus: $25,000
Relocation: Available for ideal candidate
Benefits: Full healthcare + retirement + PTO
🚀 Overview
A community-based acute care hospital is seeking a Director of Nursing – Labor & Delivery to lead clinical operations, ensure high-quality patient care, and drive performance within the department.
This role is responsible for clinical leadership, team management, regulatory compliance, and operational oversight within a fast-paced maternal care environment.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
Lead and oversee Labor & Delivery nursing operations
Promote excellence in patient care, safety, and outcomes
Act as a role model for clinical and professional standards
Team Management & Development
Supervise and develop nursing staff
Delegate effectively and drive team performance
Foster a collaborative, high-performing care environment
Operational & Financial Oversight
Manage departmental budgets and resources
Ensure efficient staffing aligned with patient volume
Support administrative planning and execution
Compliance & Quality
Ensure adherence to:
State and federal regulations
Joint Commission standards
Maintain readiness for audits and inspections
Drive continuous improvement in clinical quality and patient care
Administrative Leadership
Act as a key member of the hospital’s leadership team
Support hospital-wide initiatives and strategic goals
Collaborate across departments to improve care delivery
✅ Required Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
Current CPR certification
Minimum:
5 years of RN experience in Labor & Delivery
2+ years of leadership experience (Manager or Director level)
Bachelor’s Degree required
🧠 Key Skills
Labor & Delivery clinical expertise
Nursing leadership and team development
Hospital operations and budget management
Regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, state/federal)
Patient safety and quality improvement
Strong communication and decision-making
💪 Work Environment
Hands-on clinical leadership role
Exposure to:
Emergency and high-acuity patient situations
Infectious environments and clinical risks
Physical requirements include:
Standing/walking for extended periods
Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs)
🎯 Ideal Candidate
Experienced L&D Nurse Leader with strong clinical and operational expertise
Proven ability to manage and develop teams in a hospital setting
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and patient safety
Comfortable working in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Collaborative leader with strong administrative and clinical balance
📝 Screening Questions
Do you have 5+ years of RN experience in Labor & Delivery?
Do you have 2+ years of leadership experience in a hospital (Manager/Director level)?
🏥 About the Facility
Community-based acute care hospital
Offers inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services
Focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care