Labor and Delivery Nurse Director

Bring bold leadership to the birth experience as the Labor and Delivery Nurse Director at a respected Central California hospital where exceptional maternal care, clinical innovation, and growing families come together!

The Director of Labor and Delivery will join a stable, highly regarded healthcare organization known for clinical excellence, safe care, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and an environment that supports nursing leadership. Engaged leadership, collaborative physicians and advanced practice providers, real-time performance improvement, and a culture of staff feedback create an outstanding setting for an experienced nurse executive to make a measurable impact.

The Labor and Delivery Nurse Director will lead a comprehensive Maternal Child Health program featuring 24/7 OB-GYN physician coverage and certified nurse-midwives
, maternal-fetal medicine services
, private family birthing suites, VBAC options, and on-site lactation consultants
. The program emphasizes family-centered care, breastfeeding support, and coordinated services for mothers and newborns, and the hospital was named one of Newsweeks Best Hospitals for Maternity Care in 2026. These distinguished services provide the Nurse Director of Maternal Child Health with an exceptional platform for advancing quality, safety, patient experience, and nursing practice.

Reporting to the CNO will receive support from experienced clinical leaders, friendly nurses, physicians, certified nurse-midwives, educators, and a diverse team of healthcare professionals. The Director of Labor and Delivery will also address patient and family concerns, collaborate with internal and external care partners, maintain clinical expertise, oversee competency and licensure requirements, delegate within scope-of-practice standards, and ensure compliance with the California Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualified candidates for the Labor and Delivery Nurse Director position will hold a BSN, an active California Registered Nurse license at hire, and Basic Life Support certification  role requires at least 7+ years of patient care delivery experience
, at least 5+ years of experience in business operations, clinical healthcare, or a directly related field
, 2+ years of operational or project budget management
, and 2+ years of leadership experience with direct reports
. This is a day-shift opportunity suited to an accomplished maternal health leader prepared to balance strategic oversight with visible clinical leadership.

Central California offers the Nurse Director of Maternal Child Health an attractive balance of career growth, outdoor adventure, and family-friendly living, with access to hiking, cycling, rivers, regional wineries, farm-to-table dining, and year-round community events. Residents enjoy diverse housing options, respected schools, and a variety of urban and suburban communities, along with convenient weekend trips to the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe, the Bay Area, and the California coast.

The Labor and Delivery Nurse Director will receive competitive annual compensation, along with a full suite of health and retirement benefits.