Director of Labor & Delivery - DLDNS #007

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Labor & Delivery
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Compensation:

• Annual Salary: $126,880 – $145,912
  Compensation based on education and experience

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Director of Labor & Delivery to provide strategic and operational leadership for a Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) department within a healthcare setting. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, compassionate, and high-quality maternal and newborn care through oversight of clinical operations, staff development, quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess extensive Labor & Delivery experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to patient-centered care and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:Clinical & Operational Leadership:

• Provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the Labor & Delivery department
• Ensure safe, high-quality patient care and operational efficiency
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, workflow coordination, and resource management
• Support continuous improvement of departmental operations and patient care processes
• Promote a culture of patient safety, accountability, and service excellence

Staff Leadership & Development:

• Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing and clinical staff
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented work environment
• Support staff engagement, professional growth, and leadership development initiatives
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and guidance to team members

Quality & Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives focused on:
  • Maternal and newborn outcomes
  • Patient satisfaction
  • Clinical safety and quality metrics
• Monitor departmental performance indicators and operational goals
• Maintain readiness for regulatory and accreditation surveys

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with physicians, midwives, neonatal teams, and hospital leadership
• Support coordinated maternal and newborn care initiatives across departments
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees, planning meetings, and leadership initiatives

Financial & Resource Management:

• Manage departmental budgets, staffing models, and operational resources
• Monitor productivity, resource utilization, and financial performance
• Ensure appropriate allocation of personnel, supplies, and clinical resources

Qualifications:Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field required

Licensure & Certifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado required or ability to obtain Colorado licensure
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification required
• Current NRP Certification required
• Additional maternal or neonatal certifications preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of Labor & Delivery clinical experience required
• Minimum 5 years of progressive healthcare leadership or management experience required
• Strong knowledge of maternal/newborn clinical operations, patient safety standards, and healthcare regulations preferred

Core Competencies:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead teams within a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Commitment to patient-centered care, quality improvement, and staff development
• Strong financial, operational, and strategic planning skills

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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a 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.