Nurse Manager - Labor & Delivery RN

Nurse Manager – Labor & Delivery RN

Location: Corpus Christi, TX (On-site)

Employment:  Full-Time
Salary Range:  $40 - $51 per hour based on leadership experience

Position Overview

Join our dedicated Maternal Child Health team as the Nurse Manager overseeing a 27-bed Labor & Delivery, OB Emergency Department (OBED), and Surgical Suite unit. Reporting directly to the Director, you will lead an 80-FTE team to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Make a real difference in maternal and newborn outcomes within a tight-knit 19-bed L&D, 5-bed OBED, and 3 surgical suite setting
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse and passionate clinical team
• Work collaboratively across departments to foster a high-performance, patient-centered culture
• Enjoy a competitive salary paired with professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 leadership and managerial oversight of the unit's day-to-day clinical operations—including scheduling, performance management, and quality assurance  
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, state, and federal regulatory standards; develop and sustain policies and procedures that support safe, reliable care delivery  
• Recruit, onboard, coach, and evaluate nursing staff; address performance issues in a timely and respectful manner  
• Collaborate with OB/GYN providers, anesthesiologists, neonatal and surgical teams to optimize patient flow and clinical outcomes  
• Manage departmental budgets, control labor costs and supply usage, and report directly to the Director  
• Serve as the on-call manager for PP/AP/LD every third week—available by phone for urgent escalations or emergency notifications

Required Qualifications

• RN licensure (Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma required; BSN preferred)  
• 1+ years of recent (within the last year) leadership experience in a Labor & Delivery environment  
• Current BLS certification; OB-specific certifications (e.g., RNC-OB, NRP) a plus
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate high‑performing teams, drive quality initiatives, and manage change in a fast-paced clinical setting  

Skills & Core Competencies

• Exceptional clinical leadership and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with nurse staffing models, budget management, and operational workflows
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and their impact on department performance  
• Analytical mindset with excellence in problem solving and decision-making
• Tech-savvy with experience in EMR systems and MS Office tools

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