Director of Nursing Labor and Delivery

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing – Labor & Delivery

Joshua Tree, California

• Direct Hire | Full-Time | Day Shift
• $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Step into a leadership role at a respected 59-bed acute care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional, community-centered care. You'll lead a passionate Labor & Delivery team while shaping patient outcomes and clinical excellence in a highly collaborative environment.

Our organization offers:

• A full continuum of care: inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, home health, and hospice
• A mission-driven culture focused on quality, compassion, and patient safety
• A tight-knit team where your leadership truly makes an impact

As Director of Nursing for Labor & Delivery, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure safe, high-quality patient care while supporting and developing your team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire nursing staff to deliver exceptional patient care
• Oversee daily operations, staffing, and performance within the department
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and Joint Commission standards
• Manage departmental budgets and resource allocation effectively
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to drive quality improvement initiatives
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

• Active RN license (California)
• Current CPR certification
• 5+ years of RN experience , including
• 2+ years in a leadership role (Manager or Director level preferred)
• Strong clinical, operational, and leadership skills
• Proven ability to build teams and drive results

This role involves a dynamic clinical setting, including:

• Direct interaction with patients in a variety of conditions
• Exposure to infectious diseases and emergency situations
• Moderate physical activity (lifting up to 25 lbs, standing/walking as needed)
• Fast-paced environment requiring sound judgment and quick decision-making

Working here isn't just a job—it's a lifestyle.

• Breathtaking natural surroundings: Minutes from Joshua Tree National Park
• Peaceful, slower pace of life: Ideal for work-life balance
• Thriving creative community: Artists, musicians, and makers
• Outdoor adventure year-round: Hiking, climbing, and stargazing
• More affordable living compared to coastal California

If you're a nursing leader passionate about maternal care and ready to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community, we'd love to connect.

If you want, I can also tailor this for LinkedIn, a recruiter outreach message, or make it more aggressive for high-level candidates (e.g., emphasizing autonomy, growth, or system influence).