Job Title:
Director of Nursing L&D
Company: Ardent Health Services
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Created: 2026-04-15
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Labor and Delivery (L&D), Director of Nursing in Albuquerque, NM. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better * Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. * People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. * Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: * Lovelace Women's Hospital has 120 licensed beds, including a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award-winning breast care center and the first robotic surgery program in the state recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation. Responsibilities * The nurse director is a professional registered nurse with twenty-four-hour responsibility for assigned departments within established standards to achieve the mission and vision of the organization. * The nursing director is responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit/departments and executes supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. * The nurse director provides leadership and mentorship in the development of leaders and staff. * The nurse director is responsible for monitoring and evaluating quality, patient satisfaction, and employee satisfaction outcomes to implement strategies for improvement. * The nurse director is a change agent and will establish strong collaborative relationships with physicians. * Responsible for overall administrative, financial, and clinical activities of assigned departments. Qualifications Job Requirements: * Bachelors in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required. Effective 9/1/19 if applicant does not have a BSN - must be enrolled in accredited BSN program with scheduled date of completion. * Current RN license or current license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing. * Minimum of five (or 3-5) years' clinical nursing experience of which 3 (or 2) years must have been in management capacity. Preferred Job Requirements: * Master's degree in nursing and/or related field * Certification in clinical specialty or nursing administration