Labor & Delivery Clinical Nurse Leader

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Hickory, NC seeks an experienced nurse leader to oversee daily operations of the Labor and Delivery unit. You will guide RNs and support staff, ensure evidence-based care, and coordinate with OB providers to deliver safe, patient-centered obstetric services.

This role emphasizes staff development, rapid response for obstetric emergencies, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and clinical decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in intrapartum care and fetal monitoring.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to teach, mentor, and support staff development.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Guide RNs and support staff in delivering evidence-based, safe care
• Perform triage and provide intrapartum nursing care
• Manage fetal monitoring and respond to clinical changes
• Coordinate with OB providers and anesthesia to support comprehensive obstetric care
• Educate patients and families throughout the labor and delivery process
• Lead rapid response for obstetric emergencies
• Support staff onboarding, competency development, and adherence to unit standards
• Participate in quality initiatives and promote interdisciplinary teamwork

Skills

Leadership

Intrapartum care

Fetal monitoring

Communication

Staff mentoring

Patient safety

Job description

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Hickory, NC seeks an experienced nurse leader to oversee daily operations of the Labor and Delivery unit. You will guide RNs and support staff, ensure evidence-based care, and coordinate with OB providers to deliver safe, patient-centered obstetric services.

This role emphasizes staff development, rapid response for obstetric emergencies, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.