Director of Labor and Delivery (RN)
About The Position
St. Mary’s Medical Regional Center is a 229-bed acute care hospital seeking a Director of Nursing for the Labor and Delivery Unit. This role involves directing and supervising nursing personnel, ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies, and collaborating with the Chief Nurse Executive on budgeting, marketing, and departmental performance. The ideal candidate will lead with integrity, foster a culture of safety, and support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. Key responsibilities include assessing and providing appropriate staffing, prioritizing employee safety and compliance with standards, ensuring timely hiring procedures, providing feedback through evaluations, and assessing staff educational needs to enhance knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure in the State of Oklahoma and BLS required
- BSN required
- Minimum one year of full‑time acute care nursing experience required
- Demonstrated leadership ability and decision‑making skills without direct supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related applications
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Strong data analysis skills
- Ability to keep teams focused on goals and timelines
- ACLS required within 3 months of employment
- NRP required within 6 months of employment
- Prior professional nursing experience demonstrating administrative and supervisory competence
Nice To Haves
- Master’s in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Business preferred
Responsibilities
- Assessing and providing appropriate staffing based on departmental demand using tools to measure, track, and report processes Measured through productivity and management documentation
- Prioritizing employee safety and ensuring compliance with OSHA, Infection Control, and Environment of Care standards; providing staff training Measured through safety rounds, staff knowledge, and workers’ compensation trends
- Ensuring timely completion of interviews and adherence to St. Mary’s hiring procedures Measured by vacancy rate and time‑to‑fill
- Providing timely feedback to new hires through 90‑day evaluations and completing annual performance reviews Measured by 100% on‑time completion
- Assessing staff educational needs and developing structures to enhance knowledge, skills, and competencies Measured through competency documentation and education plans
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Relocation Support
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
- Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness Programs
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
- Diverse programming to expand your experience
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Pet Insurance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
