Nurse Director of Labor and Delivery Perinatal Services

Lead the future of family-centered care as the Nurse Director of Maternal Child Health at a respected Southern California hospital—an inspiring leadership role where impact, innovation, and community come together! ⭐

The Nurse Director of Perinatal Services will join a healthcare organization with a mission-driven, patient-first culture, strong quality outcomes, low infection rates, and a growing reputation for clinical excellence and safety highlighted by positive media momentum and brand trust; this Nurse Director of Labor and Delivery will find Magnet-style professional practice support, evidence-based resources, and shared governance, alongside cutting-edge tools such as advanced imaging, AI-assisted decision support, virtual nursing, and streamlined EHR builds that reduce clicks and elevate bedside time.

In the Family Birth Center and broader Women and Children service line, the Nurse Director of Women and Children will help steward an integrated Perinatal Services program that aligns OBGYN, Labor and Delivery, postpartum, and neonatal services; this Nurse Director of OBGYN will champion modern clinical workflows in a setting known for award-winning heart and spine care, top-tier maternity and fetal surgery services, and a strong commitment to multicultural, patient-centered community care, ensuring high-acuity readiness, rapid response strength, and a compassionate, inclusive experience for every family.

Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the Nurse Director of Maternal Child Health will partner closely with OB/GYN leadership, neonatology, anesthesia, pediatrics, and ancillary services, supported by experienced assistant nurse managers, clinical educators, lactation consultants, and a collaborative case management team; as the Nurse Director of Perinatal Services, responsibilities include strategic planning, service line growth, budgeting, staffing models, quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory readiness, clinician well-being initiatives, and championing a friendly nurse culture with a diverse, interdisciplinary team that values mutual respect, shared learning, and clinician autonomy.

Southern California offers the Nurse Director of Labor and Delivery a lifestyle that blends year-round sunshine with ocean-to-mountain access, world-class concerts and cultural attractions, iconic theme parks and museums, a dynamic food scene spanning street tacos to Michelin stars, strong schools and universities, a robust job market and entrepreneurial ecosystem, diverse housing options from urban lofts to quiet suburbs, and multiple transit and airport hubs for easy commuting and global connectivity 🌴; the Nurse Director of Family Birth Center will appreciate walkable neighborhoods, bike paths, expansive parks and green spaces, active community life and festivals, inclusive and diverse communities, thriving arts and sports, abundant shopping and amenities, family-friendly activities and senior services, modern digital infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and neighborhoods that offer both privacy and vibrancy, with thoughtful planning for natural hazards and sustainable growth shaping the region's future.

The Nurse Director of Women and Children can expect competitive compensation and a full suite of health and retirement benefits, along with incentives for certification, professional development support, tuition assistance, and transparent pathways for advancement; to step into this high-impact leadership opportunity, connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today—spark a confidential conversation, map your next career milestone, and make the move that families will remember for a lifetime.