Director of Nursing – Labor & Delivery

Location: San Antonio, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Relocation Assistance: Offered
Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation support, and excellent benefits

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Nursing for Labor & Delivery to lead a high-performing team at a respected hospital. In this 24/7 leadership role, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across a 40–50 bed unit with over 140 staff members. This is a career-defining opportunity for a confident L&D nursing leader ready to build strong teams, foster accountability, and drive measurable results in both patient and staff satisfaction.

Reporting to the Senior Director or CNO, you’ll act as a liaison between physicians and clinical teams, manage unit operations, and spearhead quality and process improvement initiatives. We’re looking for a leader who can engage, mentor, and elevate a team—while setting the tone for exceptional care in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all L&D unit functions

• Direct, coordinate, and delegate patient care activities throughout the hospitalization process

• Manage staffing, budgeting, quality improvement, and compliance efforts

• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care delivery

• Develop and mentor team members for professional growth and high engagement

• Assess and implement performance improvement strategies

• Promote a culture of accountability, compassion, and collaboration

• Foster strong employee engagement while maintaining high patient satisfaction

Qualifications

• BSN required

• Current RN license

• Minimum 5 years of L&D clinical experience in an acute care setting – required

• Minimum 2 years of L&D leadership/management experience in an acute care setting – required

• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage complex, high-volume departments

• Strong communication and leadership skills with a results-driven mindset

• Must demonstrate experience in improving patient outcomes and employee engagement

• Familiarity with Studer principles and a coaching leadership style is a strong plus

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected hospital known for excellence in maternal-child services

• Lead a large, high-impact department and make a real difference

• Enjoy relocation support, comprehensive benefits, and long-term leadership growth

• Be part of a collaborative culture that prioritizes staff engagement and patient care quality