RN Lead - Labor and Delivery, Postpartum - Full Time, Night Shift

About the role

Provides unit-based leadership in a healthcare setting, collaborating with nursing staff, physicians, and management to deliver high-quality patient care. Supervises and directs nursing and ancillary personnel, ensuring efficient staffing, adherence to safety standards, and positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees clinical services, manages personnel, and coordinates care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Fosters a patient and family-centered environment, addressing cultural diversity and personal preferences.
• Monitors compliance with safety goals, quality measures, and hospital policies through participation in performance improvement initiatives.
• Assesses staffing needs based on patient acuity, assigns staff duties, and manages performance, including coaching and disciplinary actions.
• Ensures department safety, maintains equipment, manages budgets, and facilitates communication with facility services.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, data collection, and policy development to enhance care quality.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of technical experience, with supervisory skills or experience required.
• Certifications in BLS, ACLS, NALS, and Fetal Heart Monitoring are required.

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a focus on patient safety and quality improvement.