Director, Child Birth Center (BSN Required)

Position Summary: The Nursing Director of the Child Birth Center is responsible for the overall leadership management and strategic direction of the Labor & Delivery OR/PACU Postpartum and Well-Baby Nursery units. The Nursing Director provides compassionate hands-on leadership ensuring exceptional person-centered care for mothers newborns and families. Guided by Planetree principles this role fosters a healing environment that prioritizes dignity respect family involvement and holistic care.

The Director works in close partnership with the Chief of Obstetrics to support a collaborative high-functioning care team and to ensure the delivery of high-quality safe patient-centered care for mothers newborns and families while maintaining regulatory compliance operational efficiency and staff engagement.

Department Overview:

5-bed Labor Delivery and Recovery (LDR) unit

2 Labor & Delivery Operating Rooms with PACU capabilities

13-bed Postpartum / Well-Baby Nursery

Key Responsibilities:

Provide visible supportive leadership with a strong presence in the department

Ensure the delivery of safe high-quality person-centered maternity and newborn care aligned with Planetree principles

Collaborate closely with the Chief of Obstetrics to align clinical standards protocols and patient care goals

Promote a culture of respect shared decision-making and family involvement in the birthing experience

Oversee daily operations staffing and patient flow across LDR OR/PACU postpartum and nursery

Recruit develop and retain nursing and support staff; oversee performance management and professional development

Ensure staff competency in obstetric neonatal and surgical care including emergency response (e.g. C-sections neonatal resuscitation)

Promote a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement

Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements

Lead quality and safety initiatives focused on maternal and neonatal outcomes

Engage patients and families in care design feedback and continuous improvement efforts

Manage departmental budget including labor supplies and capital planning

Partner with interdisciplinary teams including nursing providers anesthesia pediatrics and support services to ensure coordinated care

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Masters degree (MSN MHA or related field) preferred

Current RN license in good standing

Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in Labor & Delivery Womens Health or Maternal-Child Nursing preferably in a community hospital setting

Demonstrated ability to lead with empathy collaboration and accountability

Strong understanding of person-centered care models and patient experience principles

Certifications (preferred/required):

BLS ACLS and NRP required

RNC-OB or related certification preferred

Key Competencies:

Commitment to person-centered compassionate care

Collaborative leadership and physician partnership

Staff engagement and team development

Operational oversight in a resource-conscious environment

Quality improvement and patient safety

Required Experience:

Director