Nurse Director of Labor and Delivery Perinatal Services

Nurse Director of Labor and Delivery Perinatal Services

Nurse Director of Maternal Child Health opportunity: step into a high-impact Labor and Delivery leadership role at a forward-moving hospital in Southern California and help families thrive from first heartbeat to first steps—this is your moment to shine!

The Nurse Director of Labor and Delivery will join a mission-driven, patient-first healthcare organization known for clinical excellence, transparent quality metrics, and a safety culture that empowers frontline voices through shared governance and evidence-based practice; this Nurse Director of Labor and Delivery can expect innovation-forward leadership that embraces AI-enabled decision support, virtual nursing, telehealth expansion, and hospital-at-home pilots, along with a Magnet-style nursing culture, strong physician collaboration, robust interdisciplinary teamwork, advanced analytics dashboards, and streamlined EHR workflows that let clinicians focus on caring.

The Nurse Director of Maternal Child Health will champion a Labor and Delivery environment that integrates Perinatal, Maternal Child Health, Women's Services, and a Family Birth Center approach to care, with a continuum that supports expectant parents through postpartum and newborn transitions; Services include a birthing center, comprehensive cardiovascular/gastrointestinal care, and outpatient services (surgery, therapy) in Yucca Valley, creating a destination for families who value world-class experiences close to home and giving the Nurse Director of Maternal Child Health an exceptional platform to elevate outcomes and patient satisfaction.

The Nurse Director of Perinatal Services will report to the Chief Nursing Officer and lead a talented team of assistant managers, charge RNs, educators, lactation consultants, and interdisciplinary partners, with dedicated operational support for budgeting, staffing, throughput, and regulatory readiness; responsibilities for the Nurse Director of Perinatal Services include strategic planning, clinical quality and safety oversight, competency development, patient experience improvement, provider partnership with Obstetrics, Anesthesia, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Case Management, and Social Work, and mentorship that grows future leaders—within a culture of friendly nurses and a diverse healthcare professional team committed to inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Nurse Director of Maternal Child Health will love living in Yucca Valley, California, where desert-modern living meets everyday convenience: minutes from Joshua Tree National Park for world-class hiking, climbing, stargazing, and photography; easy access to Palm Springs, the Coachella and Stagecoach festival scene, galleries, vintage shopping, and culinary hotspots; sunshine-filled weather and outdoor fitness year-round; housing options ranging from new builds to mid-century gems at prices often below coastal metros; a community-oriented lifestyle with local schools, nearby higher education, and plentiful parks and green space; a growing job market with small-business energy and entrepreneurship; drivable commutes via Highway 62 and I-10, plus airports in Palm Springs and Ontario for quick getaways; strong healthcare access, active arts and culture, inclusive community events, pet-friendly trails, family-friendly amenities, and the privacy and serenity of open skies balanced by vibrant regional attractions—ideal for a Nurse Director of Maternal Child Health seeking balance, impact, and adventure.

The Nurse Director of Women's and Children's will receive competitive compensation with meaningful incentives, differentials, and transparent growth pathways, plus a full suite of health and retirement benefits, paid time off, wellness resources, and ongoing education support including tuition assistance, certification pay, CEUs, and conference funding; to learn more or launch a confidential conversation, connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today and take the next bold step in your Nurse Director of Women's and Children's career.