Nursing Director - Mother-Baby and NICU

Wheeler Staffing Partners; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Leadership development opportunities

Onsite leadership role

Job summary

Wheeler Staffing Partners seeks a Nursing Director to lead Mother-Baby and NICU services on site in El Paso, TX. This full-time role provides 24/7 clinical and operational leadership for patient care, staffing, quality outcomes, and compliance, reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer.

Hands-on nursing support in Labor and Delivery may be required. Requirements include a BSN, an active Texas RN license, current AHA BLS, and recent hospital leadership experience.

Qualifications

• BSN required; active RN license in Texas.
• Minimum 2 years hospital management or nursing leadership.
• Labor and Delivery experience required.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Direct bedside patient care experience recently.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for Mother-Baby and NICU departments.
• Maintain 24/7 accountability for patient care, staffing, quality outcomes, and departmental operations.
• Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer to develop and evaluate nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Oversee daily nursing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet patient care needs.
• Assess nursing staff competency and support ongoing professional development and training.
• Provide hands-on bedside nursing support, including assistance with Labor and Delivery when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Decision making

Education

BSN

RN license (TX)

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Nursing Director – Mother-Baby and NICU Location: El Paso, TX Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite Schedule: Day Shift | 24/7 On-Call Availability Required Salary: $95,000–$145,000 annually Additional Compensation: Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) Bonus Relocation Assistance: Available Based on Location and Distance Facility Operations: 24/7 Healthcare Facility

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for Mother-Baby and NICU departments.
• Maintain 24/7 accountability for patient care, staffing, quality outcomes, and departmental operations.
• Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer to develop, implement, and evaluate nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Oversee daily nursing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet patient care needs.
• Assess nursing staff competency and support ongoing professional development and training.
• Provide hands-on bedside nursing support, including assistance with Labor and Delivery, when necessary.
• Monitor patient care quality, clinical performance, and adherence to established nursing standards.
• Promote compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and patient safety protocols.
• Support performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Foster a collaborative, patient-centered environment across nursing and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to nursing staff.
• Address staffing concerns, operational challenges, and patient care issues in a timely manner.
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for nursing teams.Support departmental planning, operational goals, and resource management.
• Maintain effective communication with hospital leadership, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in leadership meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental evaluations.
• Perform additional nursing leadership responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital management or nursing leadership experience.
• Experience may include Nurse Manager, full-time Charge Nurse, or a comparable hospital leadership position.
• A formal management title is not required if the candidate has demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
• Current or very recent bedside nursing experience required.
• Candidates must currently provide direct patient care or have done so very recently.
• Candidates who have worked exclusively in administrative roles for several years without recent bedside experience will not meet this requirement.
• Labor and Delivery (L&D) nursing experience required.
• Must be clinically capable of assisting with Labor and Delivery patient care when needed.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification required.
• Strong understanding of hospital nursing operations, patient care standards, and clinical leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and support nursing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to make sound clinical and operational decisions in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and team leadership abilities.
• Ability to maintain 24/7 on-call availability for departmental needs.
• Additional licenses or certifications as required by applicable regulations or facility policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Previous nursing leadership experience in Mother-Baby, NICU, Labor and Delivery, or Women’s Services.
• Experience overseeing multiple nursing departments or clinical service lines.
• Knowledge of healthcare quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and patient safety initiatives.
• Experience supporting nursing staff development, performance management, and operational improvement.

Work Environment & Schedule

Full-time leadership position based onsite in El Paso, TX.

Day shift with 24/7 on-call availability for departmental operations and patient care needs.

Healthcare facility operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

The facility averages approximately 30 deliveries per month.

Must be comfortable providing direct clinical support when needed.

Relocation assistance may be available depending on the candidate's current location and distance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $95,000–$145,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP): Bonus opportunity.
• Relocation Assistance: Available based on location and distance.
• Opportunity to lead essential maternal and neonatal nursing services.
• Professional growth and nursing leadership development opportunities.

Wheeler Staffing Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.