Nurse Manager – Labor & Delivery (L&D)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Labor & Delivery operations in a 24/7 hospital environment and ensure safe, high-quality maternal and neonatal care.
• Manage a high-volume L&D unit (400+ deliveries per month) and oversee all aspects of patient care, staffing, and workflow.
• Supervise and develop nursing staff, including coaching, performance feedback, and succession planning.
• Translate hospital business plans into unit-level action items, track performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, payroll, and non-payroll resources, and ensure cost-effective, compliant operations.
• Implement and maintain quality, safety, and regulatory standards (Nursing Practice Act, Joint Commission, state/federal requirements).
• Lead emergency preparedness planning, mock drills, and post-event recovery for the L&D unit.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, and other clinical leaders to align care delivery and optimize patient outcomes.

Basic Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of direct patient care experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical operations, business operations, or a directly related healthcare leadership field.
• Minimum 4 years of leadership experience (with or without direct reports).
• 5+ years of experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) or Department Manager in Labor & Delivery.
• California RN license required at hire.
• BLS and NRP certifications required at hire.
• Experience managing mom/baby care and a high-volume L&D unit is strongly preferred.

What We're Looking For (culture & fit)

• A collaborative, data-driven leader who builds high-performing L&D teams.
• Someone comfortable working in a highly regulated, 24/7 environment with strong attention to safety, compliance, and patient satisfaction.
• A change-oriented manager who embraces best practices, technology, and continuous improvement.