Labor & Delivery Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

A full-time Clinical Nurse Coordinator opportunity is available within the Labor & Delivery unit at a 150+ bed accredited regional medical center in Dickson, Tennessee. This hospital is also recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center, offering a supportive environment with a strong focus on maternal-child health and emergency services.

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator works closely with the management team to oversee, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care within the Labor & Delivery unit during the night shift. This role functions in a blended Charge Nurse and Assistant Nurse Manager capacity, serving as the primary on-shift resource for staffing, clinical support, and operational decision-making. The position plays a key role in managing patient flow, including admissions and discharges, while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality care delivery. The CNC also collaborates with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes, support staff development, and maintain a positive and cohesive work environment. In addition, this role requires hands-on clinical capability, including assisting with deliveries and scrubbing in for operative procedures when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee nursing care delivery within the Labor & Delivery unit during night shift operations.

• Serve as on-shift clinical and operational resource for staff and providers.

• Manage staffing assignments, scheduling adjustments, and workload distribution based on patient needs.

• Monitor patient flow including admissions, discharges, and intra-unit transfers.

• Support and participate in direct patient care, including labor support and surgical assistance as needed.

• Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, and leadership to ensure safe and effective care delivery.

• Evaluate care quality and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to nursing staff.

• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.

• Active Registered Nurse license required.

• Minimum of 2 years of Labor & Delivery RN experience required.

• Any prior leadership experience in Women’s Services, L&D, NICU, or Mother-Baby units required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 1 year of hire.

• Strong clinical judgment, leadership ability, and communication skills.

• Ability to function effectively in a high-acuity obstetric environment.

Schedule:

• Full-time

• Night shift

• Rotating weekends (every other weekend)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement savings plan

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities

• Leadership development opportunities

• Life and disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Supportive maternal-child health team environment

• Sign-on bonus available