What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Leader, Maternity Services position at St. John's Riverside Hospital?
Overview
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
Responsibilities
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
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
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
National Certification in Nursing Leadership or clinical specialty preferred or will acquire within one year
Salary : $145,000 - $150,000