Nurse Manager, Labor & Delivery

Title: Nurse Manager, Labor & DeliveryStatus: Full-TimeLocation: Seattle, WashingtonRelocation: Relocation Assistance AvailableSalary: $94,806 - $178,256Visa Support: No Visa Sponsorship Available

Position OverviewA leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to provide leadership and operational oversight for a Labor & Delivery department. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, supporting nursing staff development, driving quality initiatives, and overseeing daily clinical and operational functions within a busy women's health service line.The Nurse Manager will collaborate closely with nursing leadership, physicians, educators, and interdisciplinary teams to promote excellent patient outcomes, staff engagement, and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 accountability for patient care delivery and departmental operations.
• Lead and support nursing teams to ensure compliance with professional, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.
• Establish departmental goals focused on quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational performance.
• Evaluate patient care delivery and intervene as needed to address concerns or opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as an advocate for patients and families, including support for ethical, legal, and cultural considerations.
• Partner with leadership and clinical teams to support evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, retention, coaching, and performance management of nursing staff.
• Monitor staffing effectiveness and implement strategies to improve employee engagement and retention.
• Maintain clinical competence through direct involvement in patient care activities when needed.
• Collaborate with educators and clinical specialists to develop and implement staff education programs.
• Address employee relations issues and participate in grievance resolution processes as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and physician leadership to achieve departmental objectives related to quality, finance, staffing, and patient experience.

Leadership Priorities

• Support and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for patients, providers, and caregivers.
• Improve and sustain maternal and newborn quality outcomes through data-driven performance improvement.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based clinical practice changes.
• Recruit and retain experienced Labor & Delivery nurses as well as support nurse residency and fellowship programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program, or Associate Degree in Nursing with a commitment to obtain a BSN within two years of hire.
• Active Washington Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience.
• Previous leadership experience as a Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Manager, or similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field.
• Prior first-line nursing management experience.
• Experience leading quality improvement and staff development initiatives.
• Strong background in women's services or perinatal care environments.

Key Skills Required

• Labor & Delivery Clinical Leadership
• Staff Development & Coaching
• Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
• Operational & Financial Management
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Recruitment & Retention Strategies
• Change Management
• Regulatory Compliance

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings programs
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Additional employer-sponsored benefits available from day one

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