Assistant Nurse Director, Labor & Delivery Leadership

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's Labor & Delivery team seeks an experienced nursing leader to coordinate and optimize patient care across labor, postpartum, and high-risk obstetric patients. You will oversee daily operations, support staffing, and drive quality and safety initiatives in a fast-paced academic setting.

Required RN license, BSN, 3–5 years' related experience, and 0–1 year supervisory experience; Master's preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Registered Nurse license required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• 3–5 years related work experience required.
• 0–1 years supervisory/management experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with computer systems including web-based applications and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily department operations, including patient flow, acuity, staffing, throughput, and clinical priorities within a fast-paced Labor & Delivery environment.
• Serve as a clinical resource and support for nursing staff, promoting safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Support implementation of nursing practice standards, competency development, and clinical practice updates.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care for laboring, postpartum, and high-risk obstetric patients.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, scheduling, staffing, payroll, evaluations, and employee relations processes.
• Participate in departmental quality, safety, and professional practice initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Team collaboration

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's Labor & Delivery team seeks an experienced nursing leader to coordinate and optimize patient care across labor, postpartum, and high-risk obstetric patients. You will oversee daily operations, support staffing, and drive quality and safety initiatives in a fast-paced academic setting.

Required RN license, BSN, 3–5 years' related experience, and 0–1 year supervisory experience; Master's preferred.