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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Nursing Director of Labor and Delivery

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeShawnee Mission, KS, USA$105.9k - $196.9kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s of Nursing is required.
  • At least 2 years of leadership experience are required.
  • At least 2 years of nursing experience are required.
  • A Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
  • The role requires broad clinical nursing knowledge and personal leadership competency.
  • The role requires the ability to develop and mentor others, business and human resource skills, communication and relationship-building skills, and knowledge of evidence-based practice standards for care delivery in the specialty area.
  • The role requires strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities, including direct management of multiple hospital departments.
  • The role requires knowledge of the organizational chain of command, strategic and financial planning and management, and clinical practice standards.
  • The role requires delegation, multitasking, and the ability to function in stressful and emergency situations with attention to detail.
  • The role requires computer skills, change-management capability, commitment to advancing nursing practice and staff education, and the ability to exercise independent professional judgment on clinical issues.
  • The role requires effective communication in all modalities, customer service skills, and organization and time-management skills.
  • Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the unit or state; the applicable credential grid provides details.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate individual and departmental learning needs and ensure in-service and training programs meet identified needs.
  • Promote staff competency through orientation, skill validation, and education.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures that promote consistency, best practices, and regulatory compliance.
  • Lead clinical and operational performance across assigned areas and serve as a liaison to support clear communication, interdepartmental collaboration, and coordinated care.
  • Lead and develop nursing teams by cultivating a positive, inclusive culture that empowers, supports, and aligns staff with organizational values.
  • Promote frontline leadership, professional growth, staff engagement, and high-performing, accountable teams.
  • Develop and implement departmental safety programs.
  • Oversee strategies to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
  • Maintain departmental communication through regular staff meetings and facilitate information flow between departments and administration.
  • Foster service excellence for patients, families, physicians, and the community.
  • Develop and manage the annual budget with finance, monitoring and adjusting resource use.
  • Recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing nursing leadership workforce, support workforce stability, and develop leadership pipelines.
  • Review labor-management reports and ensure established goals are met.
  • Oversee staff selection, education, staffing, and discipline in compliance with organizational standards, policies, and practices.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and legal requirements established by governing and regulatory agencies.
  • Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate marketing and program-development initiatives in coordination with leadership staff and hospital administration.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master’s of Nursing is preferred.
  • At least 5 years of nursing experience are preferred.

About the Company

AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

AdventHealth operates a nationwide network that provides whole-person health care across hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health, hospice, and digital tools. It coordinates care through an integrated system where care teams work across inpatient, outpatient, and at-home settings, supported by the AdventHealth app for scheduling, telehealth, and records. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven focus rooted in Christian heritage and a large, connected network designed to cover the full patient journey from hospital to home. Its goal is to extend the healing ministry of Christ by improving the health and prosperity of the communities it serves, offering accessible, coordinated care that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$250K
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1973

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