Interim Clinical Manager, Labor & Delivery

Start date: as soon as possible.

About the role

A Georgia hospital is seeking an Interim Clinical Manager of Labor & Delivery to oversee day-to-day nursing operations in the seven-bed Labor & Delivery unit. The role involves managing a wide range of care, including triage, labor and delivery, recovery, postpartum, newborn nursery, and gynecologic care.

The ideal candidate will be a mission-focused leader who can quickly build trust with staff amid recent dissatisfaction over operations, support staff engagement and quality initiatives, and strengthen nurse/physician relationships. Strong experience in Labor & Delivery and/or NICU, along with supervisory or unit management expertise, is required. The candidate must be highly organized, patient-focused, adaptable, and possess excellent communication skills. Availability to start within 2–3 weeks of acceptance is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Labor & Delivery unit.
• Support staff engagement and quality initiatives.
• Strengthen nurse/physician relationships.
• Manage staffing initiatives to develop and grow staff members.
• Contribute positively to the overall growth of the department.

Requirements

• BSN is required.
• Active GA and/or compact RN license is required.
• BCLS certification is required.
• Minimum of three years of nursing experience, including at least one year of leadership/supervisory experience.
• NICU experience is strongly preferred.

Pay

Compensation range: $160,000 to $170,000 annually. The final rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Flexible spending account.
• Retirement benefits (eligibility varies by role).
• Tax handling, including withholdings and employer portion of FICA contributions.
• Travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses covered by B.E. Smith and the client.
• Bi-weekly trips home at the client’s expense, plus a rental car and comfortable lodging.

The Community

Located east of Atlanta, Monroe offers a charming small-town atmosphere with historic character, tree-lined streets, and a welcoming community feel. The city’s historic downtown features locally owned shops, restaurants, galleries, and community events. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby parks, trails, lakes, and green spaces, while the surrounding Georgia countryside provides opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Monroe combines peaceful small-town living with easy access to major employment, dining, entertainment, and cultural amenities in Atlanta and Athens.