Director of Nursing – Labor & Delivery (RN Leadership)

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

Labor & Delivery RN (Night Shift) | Level 4 Maternal Care | Houston, TX | $89K–$130K

Labor & Delivery RN – Full Time Nights

Location: Houston, TX
On-site Requirement: Yes (no remote or hybrid option)
Job Type: Full-Time, Night Shifts Only
Level: Mid-Level
Reports To: Clinical Manager
Vacancies: 8
Salary Range: $89,000 – $130,000 (USD)
Relocation Package: Partial
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Labor & Delivery RNs to join a Level 4 maternal care unit at a large, respected hospital in the Texas Medical Center. With 12 labor beds, 19 antepartum beds, and 4 swing beds, this unit handles 400–450 deliveries monthly, offering dynamic work in a high-acuity environment.

The role includes direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and involvement in clinical improvement efforts. This unit seeks compassionate professionals who thrive in fast-paced, emotionally rich settings and who are fully committed to night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality, individualized nursing care using the nursing process

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on care plans, discharge planning, and patient outcomes

• Act as preceptor, mentor, and resource for less experienced staff

• Adhere to state, federal, and internal clinical and safety regulations

• Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives

• Ensure accuracy in documentation and patient communication

• Promote a patient- and family-centered care culture

• Maintain compliance with licensure, education, and certifications

Minimum Requirements

✅ Licensure:

• Active RN license in Texas or a compact multi-state RN license, clear of stipulations or disciplinary actions

✅ Education & Experience:

• BSN (no ADN or new grads considered)

• 2–3 years of acute care Labor & Delivery experience

• At least 3 total years of RN experience in acute care settings

✅ Other Requirements:

• Willingness to work night shifts only (no exceptions)

• Resume must include accurate employment dates and unit details

• BLS certification required

• Must meet vaccination requirements (COVID-19 and Flu, unless exempt)

Nice to Have

• Experience in extended women’s health services

• Strong communication and patient engagement skills

• Transparency about unit, shift, and location preferences during interviews

Candidate Screening Questions Include:

• Are you vaccinated (COVID-19 & Flu), or eligible for exemption?

• Do you use any tobacco products?

• Are you available exclusively for night shifts?

• Can you briefly describe your Labor & Delivery and acute care RN experience?

• Do you meet the stated job criteria in full?

Workplace Culture & Benefits

You’ll be part of a nationally recognized organization consistently ranked among the top places to work, with a team that supports professional growth and work-life balance. Mentorship, personalized patient care, and access to advanced technologies define this hospital’s approach to nursing excellence.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• PTO (Paid Time Off)

• Partial Relocation Support

• Growth & Development Opportunities