Nurse Manager Labor & Delivery (L&D)

  • $239,000–$251,000 Per Year

Highlights

Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical operations, business operations, or a directly related healthcare leadership field. Manage a high volume L&D unit (400+ deliveries per month) and oversee all aspects of patient care, staffing, and workflow.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSanta Clara, CA
Salary$239,000–$251,000 Per Year

Description

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.

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