Director of Nursing Labor and Delivery Overview • The Director of Nursing Labor and Delivery oversees 24-hour operations of the Labor and Delivery Department, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and clinical excellence. • Collaborates with physicians, nursing leadership, and administration to achieve exceptional patient outcomes and enhance patient experiences. • Provides strategic leadership in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating departmental functions and services. • Promotes regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and staff development within the department. • Ensures evidence-based practices and standards of care are consistently maintained across all patient care services. • Leads performance improvement initiatives to enhance quality indicators and patient outcomes. • Fosters a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and professional growth among staff members. • Manages departmental budgets and resources to support operational and financial objectives effectively. Director of Nursing Labor and Delivery Key Responsibilities & Duties • Provide 24-hour administrative and clinical oversight of Maternal Child Health Services, ensuring quality and safety. • Direct, coordinate, and evaluate patient care delivery to meet regulatory compliance and operational goals. • Develop and implement departmental goals, strategic plans, and performance improvement initiatives. • Recruit, mentor, develop, supervise, and evaluate departmental personnel to foster professional growth. • Monitor quality indicators and patient outcomes, implementing corrective actions as needed. • Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery. • Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets to ensure cost-effective resource utilization. • Serve as a liaison between staff, physicians, hospital leadership, and ancillary departments. • Respond to emergency codes and urgent situations, completing assessments and documentation as per hospital policies. Director of Nursing Labor and Delivery Job Requirements • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for all new hires after January 2021. • Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse. • Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications upon hire and maintained. • Minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience in a healthcare setting. • Five years of experience as a perinatal nurse in an acute care setting preferred. • Proven ability to lead performance improvement initiatives and achieve quality outcomes. • Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. • Demonstrated expertise in budget management and resource allocation. • Commitment to fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professional development.