Clinical Nurse Leader, Maternity Services

The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) provides 24/7 operational and clinical leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care delivery across assigned units. The CNL is directly accountable for the execution, validation, and reliability of care processes impacting patient experience, quality outcomes, safety, staffing effectiveness, throughput, regulatory compliance, and staff readiness.

This role maintains a visible, hands-on leadership presence across all shifts and serves as an operational authority during assigned coverage. The CNL partners closely with Nurse Leaders, Nursing Professional Development, Quality, Risk/Performance Improvement, and interdepartmental leaders to translate organizational priorities into consistent frontline practice. The role supports the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) principles through staff engagement, accountability, shared governance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a current NYS RN license active and in good standing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of acute care clinical experience
• Prior charge nurse, coordinator, or leadership experience preferred
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and operational leadership skills
• National Certification in Nursing Leadership or clinical specialty preferred or will acquire within one year