Director of Nursing- Labor & Delivery
Framingham, Massachusetts
This role provides leadership and support to the senior executive position (CNO) responsible for all nursing and other designated patient care functions/services within the hospital organization. Metrowest Medical Center is a community hospital.
Posted Sep 28 · 2 years of experience
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Labor & Delivery · Hospital Director of Nursing- Labor & Delivery
- License
- RN licenseActive and current registered nurse license in the state of residence/practice
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active and current registered nurse license in the state of residence/practice
- License
- Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy Certification/License : Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; CPR.
- Certification
- CPR
- Education
- Associate degree from an accredited nursing school with a bachelor's degree in a health care related field or a BSN Associate degree from an accredited nursing school with a bachelor's degree in a health care related field or a BSN.
- Experience
- 2 years progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a manager or full-time charge nurse/related position Experience : 2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a manager or full-time charge nurse/related position.
- Also asks
- Proven leadership ability and hospital operational ability
Preferred
- Education
- MSN or master’s in a health care related field Education : MSN or master’s in a health care related field.
What it pays
- Eligibility
- Eligibility determined by employment status Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insuranceMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Benefits401(k) with employer match401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off
- BenefitsCareer development and continuing education opportunitiesCareer development and continuing education opportunities
- BenefitsHealth savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accountsHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- BenefitsEmployee Assistance program and Employee discount programEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount program
More benefits (5)
- BenefitsVoluntary benefits: pet, legal, accident and critical illness, long term care, elder and childcare, auto and home insuranceVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
The role and schedule
- Charge
- Charge shifts are part of the role
- Union
- Union position
- Day to day
- Provides leadership and support to the CNO for all nursing and designated patient care functions
- Day to day
- Assists in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice on a multi-unit level The role will assume responsibility for assisting in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice on a multi-unit level
- Day to day
- Supports CNO in safe, appropriate nursing care, clinical staff competency and resource management accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.
- Hours stated
- Day
- Details
- 24/7 responsibility for assigned areas Role assumes 24/7 responsibility of Director’s assigned areas.
The workplace
Emergency Department pay is published in experience tiers, from $33.50/hour at one year to $73.31/hour at 20+ years, with 15% nights and 10% evenings layered on top. Framingham sits midway between Boston and Worcester, with a 48-minute commuter rail ride…
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Labor & Delivery is a specialty you move into. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.
Original listing
Posted on Metrowest Medical Center’s careers page.
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Overview
Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.
At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
This role provides leadership and support to the senior executive position (CNO) responsible for all nursing and other designated patient care functions/services within the hospital organization. The role will assume responsibility for assisting in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice on a multi-unit level. Role assumes 24/7 responsibility of Director’s assigned areas. The role is accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.
Responsibilities
- Has highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, proven leadership ability and hospital operational ability, and ability to serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing.
- Active and current registered nurse license in the state of residence/practice
- Provides leadership and support to the senior executive position (CNO) responsible for all nursing and other designated patient care functions/services within the hospital organization.
- Will assume responsibility for assisting in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice on a multi-unit level
- Accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.
- Other related duties as required
Qualifications
Required
Education
Associate degree from an accredited nursing school with a bachelor's degree in a health care related field or a BSN.
Experience
2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a manager or full-time charge nurse/related position.
- Certification/License : Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; CPR.
Preferred
Education
MSN or master’s in a health care related field.
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Organization Description
MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893. MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community. At Framingham Union Hospital, youll find comprehensive health care services for the entire family including 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high-risk pregnancy care. MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care.
Our skilled cardiac team was recognized as one of Healthgrades Americas 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023. At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community. Join us!
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What's around it?
Framingham, MAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 6% above the US average
- Median rent
- $2,033/mo
- Household income
- $107,419/yr, all local households, not nurse pay