Nurse Manager Labor and Delivery

The Nurse Manager is accountable for the overall management and leadership of Labor & Delivery patient care units, ensuring high-quality patient care delivery, operational excellence, staff development, patient safety, and regulatory compliance in alignment with Swedish Medical Center’s mission and values. This leader will collaborate closely with the Women & Children leadership team, providers, educators, and multidisciplinary staff to support quality initiatives, DEI programs, staffing operations, and evidence-based maternal care practices.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Relocation bonus

Role: Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery –
Location: Seattle, WA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift
Client is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – Labor and Delivery to oversee clinical and operational leadership for one of the region’s largest and most advanced Labor & Delivery departments.
The Nurse Manager is accountable for the overall management and leadership of Labor & Delivery patient care units, ensuring high-quality patient care delivery, operational excellence, staff development, patient safety, and regulatory compliance in alignment with Swedish Medical Center’s mission and values.
This leader will collaborate closely with the Women & Children leadership team, providers, educators, and multidisciplinary staff to support quality initiatives, DEI programs, staffing operations, and evidence-based maternal care practices.
Department Overview

• Labor & Delivery: 30 Labor Beds
• OB ED: 9 Beds
• OB ORs: 4 Operating Rooms
• Births: Approximately 550–600 per Month
• Deliveries Starting at 22–23 Weeks Gestation
• NICU: Level 4 with 77 Beds
• 24/7 Anesthesia, Laborist & Neonatology Coverage
• Programs Include:
  • TEAMBirth
  • Doula Program
  • Cultural Navigator Program
  • Addiction Recovery Program for Pregnant/Laboring Patients

Candidate Must-Haves

• Active RN License
• Labor & Delivery Nursing Experience
• L&D Leadership / Charge RN Experience
• Women & Children Services Experience
• BSN or ADN with BSN Commitment
• BLS Certification

Key Responsibilities

• Manage overall clinical and operational activities of Labor & Delivery units
• Ensure safe, high-quality patient care delivery 24/7
• Lead staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and operational efficiency
• Monitor patient satisfaction and quality improvement initiatives
• Develop and implement unit-based goals and evidence-based practices
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary Women & Children leadership teams
• Support Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives
• Conduct staff coaching, mentoring, evaluations, and retention activities
• Partner with educators and clinical specialists for staff development
• Support recruitment and onboarding of staff RNs and residency/fellowship candidates
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, professional, and organizational standards
• Participate in grievance handling and employee relations activities
• Maintain clinical competence and support bedside care when needed

Required Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
  OR
• ADN with commitment to obtain BSN within 2 years of hire

Licensure & Certifications

• Active Washington Registered Nurse (RN) License
• BLS Certification – American Heart Association

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Minimum 2 years Charge RN, Supervisory, or Management experience in Labor & Delivery
• Leadership and staff management experience required