Nurse Manager II – Labor & Delivery (L&D)
Location: Santa Clara, California (Onsite)
Work Type: Full-Time
Positions: 1
Experience Required: 5 – 12 Years

Shift Details

• Day Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
The Nurse Manager II – Labor & Delivery (L&D) is responsible for leading clinical operations, staff management, and patient care delivery within a high-volume L&D unit.
This role requires strong leadership in maternal-child health, with a focus on quality, compliance, and operational excellence in a 24/7 hospital environment. The manager will collaborate with physicians, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Lead and manage L&D unit operations and staff
• Translate strategic goals into operational execution
• Ensure staffing, scheduling, and resource optimization
• Oversee 24/7 care delivery environment

Clinical & Patient Care Oversight

• Ensure high-quality maternal and neonatal care delivery
• Monitor clinical outcomes and patient safety standards
• Support implementation of best practice care models
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, state, and federal regulations
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and performance metrics
• Support audits, reporting, and regulatory readiness

Administrative & Financial Management

• Manage departmental budgets and cost control
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, and performance management
• Develop operational plans and performance benchmarks

Collaboration & Strategic Initiatives

• Partner with physicians and healthcare leaders
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and process improvements
• Support emergency preparedness and operational planning

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience managing L&D unit (Hospital setting)
• Experience in high-volume L&D (400+ deliveries/month)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN Required)
• Active RN License – California
• BLS & NRP Certifications
• Strong leadership and operational management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN Preferred)
• Experience managing Mom/Baby units
• Experience in large hospital systems
• Strong background in quality improvement and compliance

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Clinical and operational excellence
• Strategic thinking and execution
• Communication and collaboration
• Regulatory compliance expertise

Work Environment

• Labor & Delivery Unit
• Hospital-based acute care setting
• High-volume, high-acuity environment

Recruiter Submission Template –

Full Name:
Degree (BSN / MSN) with University and Completion Year:
RN License (California – Active Status):
BLS Certification (Yes/No):
NRP Certification (Yes/No):
Total Years of Experience as RN:
Years of Experience in Labor & Delivery:
Years of Experience in Leadership Role:
Does the candidate have experience managing an L&D unit in a hospital? (Mandatory)
Does the candidate have experience in high-volume L&D (400+ deliveries/month)?
Does the candidate have experience managing Mom/Baby units?
Does the candidate have experience with regulatory compliance (TJC, State, Federal)?
Does the candidate have experience with budgeting and operations management?
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Motivation / Reason for relocation (if applicable):
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (City, State):
Notice Period / Availability:
Current Work Authorization Status (No Visa Sponsorship):
Expected Salary:
Are you ready to relocate at your own expense and work onsite in Santa Clara, California (Onsite)?