Clinical Director, Labor & Delivery & Postpartum Services

GENNTE Technologies; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GENNTE Technologies seeks a Director of Labor & Delivery to provide executive leadership for clinical operations, staffing, and quality programs. You will collaborate with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compassionate care for mothers and newborns while optimizing outcomes and experience.

You will oversee budget, resources, and regulatory compliance, with 10+ years of L&D clinical experience and 5+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

• BSN required; Master’s preferred in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in Labor & Delivery clinical care with 5+ years in leadership.
• Colorado RN license current or ability to obtain; BLS, ACLS, NRP required.
• Maternal/neonatal certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for Labor & Delivery.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing and clinical staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor performance and drive safe, high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, neonatal teams and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Collaboration

Budget management

Staff development

Education

BSN

MSN or MHA

Tools

BLS

ACLS

NRP

Job description

The Director of Labor & Delivery provides strategic and operational leadership for the Labor & Delivery department, ensuring high-quality, safe, and compassionate care for mothers, newborns, and families. This role oversees clinical operations, staff development, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives. The Director works collaboratively with physicians, midwives, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and a positive patient and staff experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for the Labor & Delivery department, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.
• Lead and support nursing and clinical staff through recruitment, mentorship, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and hospital standards.
• Monitor departmental performance and lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and experience.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, neonatal teams, and hospital leadership to support coordinated care and departmental goals.
• Manage departmental resources, staffing, and budget to support efficient and effective operations.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of Labor & Delivery clinical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership or management experience in a healthcare setting.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain.
• BLS, ACLS and NRP certification required.
• Additional maternal or neonatal certifications preferred.