Director ( RN ) | Labor & Delivery

Director of Nursing responsible for 24/7 management of assigned nursing units and departments, overseeing quality of nursing care, strategic and operational objectives, and providing leadership, staffing, budget, and compliance oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree (one must be nursing); if no current Master’s, must obtain within two years and be enrolled at time of hire.
• Three years experience in a clinical setting, including two years of people management experience.
• Required RN – Texas State Licensure (PSV Compact); must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days if establishing residency.
• Magnet‑ANCC Recognized Leadership Certification within 1 year of hire.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated competency to safely perform job duties, with ongoing assessments.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking) for patient and employee safety communications.
• Strong interpersonal skills to inspire confidence and adapt communication styles.
• Leadership, critical thinking, self‑direction, and effective oral/written communication.
• Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and develop solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements; stays current with industry changes.
• Excellent written communication and presentation abilities.
• Effective performance in fast‑paced environments; flexibility and adaptability.
• Team leadership, consensus building, and senior‑leadership confidence.
• Ability to work under pressure, balance competing priorities, and act solution‑oriented.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.
• Positive, supportive attitude; professional handling of confidential information.

Essential Functions

People

• Direct, develop, and implement strategic and operational projects independently or via work teams.
• Oversee staff development to meet quality, service, and cost‑effectiveness objectives.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and coaching to strengthen knowledge and skills.
• Manage selection, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of employees.
• Achieve department turnover and employee engagement metric goals.
• Conduct regular department meetings, rounding, performance appraisals, new‑hire feedback, coaching, and recognition.
• Build strategic relationships across areas, teams, and units to achieve business goals.
• Promote teamwork, lead process improvements, and implement change with employee motivation.
• Research and implement strategies to keep staff engaged while maintaining quality of nursing care.

Service

• Oversee department operations, projects, schedules, and activities to meet objectives within timelines.
• Set priorities and functional standards to ensure high‑quality service and patient satisfaction.
• Drive service standards to improve patient/customer satisfaction scores.
• Serve on entity committees as departmental voice.
• Maintain 24/7 accountability and authority for patient care, operations, and personnel decisions.

Quality & Safety

• Ensure a safe, effective work environment; monitor and revise safety plans and accreditation guidelines.
• Maintain staff credentials and competencies per accrediting and licensing agencies.
• Proactively optimize safe outcomes and information systems through workflow improvements and peer accountability.
• Implement process improvements using lean principles; role‑model situational awareness.
• Enforce compliance with policies, procedures, licensure, disaster plans, immunizations, wage‑and‑hour rules, and timely documentation.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements and translate them into operational compliance.
• Coordinate comprehensive interprofessional patient care for clinical excellence and satisfaction.

Finance

• Develop and manage operational and capital budgets, ensuring cost‑effective operations.
• Identify and plan for capital equipment needs and future projects.
• Align staffing plans and schedules with cost‑effectiveness goals.
• Create strategies to meet financial targets through productivity, supply efficiency, and overtime management.
• Project volume and resource demand; conduct cost analysis and monitor budget variances.
• Analyze complex data sets, variance reports, and financial/quality metrics.

Growth & Innovation

• Identify and implement innovative practice or workflow solutions.
• Lead task forces, committees, and represent the organization at community or professional meetings.
• Drive change initiatives and adapt to major work environment changes.
• Partner with stakeholders and ensure personal career development discussions.
• Maintain and update My Development Plan (MDP); conduct staff development conversations.

Supplemental Requirements

• Work attire: Business professional required; uniforms and scrubs not required.
• On‑call: May be required during emergencies (disaster, severe weather, etc.).
• Travel: May require travel within the Houston metropolitan area; travel outside the area not required.

FLSA Status

Exempt