Nurse Manager RN - Labor and Delivery

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Manager - Labor & Delivery

Location: Seattle, Washington
Job Type: Full-Time | Day Shift

What’s in It for You?

• Hiring bonus and relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
• Join a highly respected Women's and Children's Services team
• Opportunity to lead one of the region's busiest Labor & Delivery departments
• Collaborative, patient-centered culture focused on quality and innovation

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to lead Labor & Delivery operations at a large tertiary care hospital serving a diverse patient population.

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the clinical, operational, financial, and personnel management of the Labor & Delivery department. This leader will ensure safe, high-quality patient care while fostering staff engagement, professional development, quality improvement, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management for Labor & Delivery services
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality patient care 24 hours a day
• Manage daily clinical and operational activities of the department
• Lead staffing, scheduling, recruitment, retention, and performance management efforts
• Develop and implement departmental goals, quality initiatives, and operational strategies
• Monitor patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, educators, and interdisciplinary teams
• Support evidence-based practice initiatives and clinical excellence
• Drive quality improvement efforts, including maternal and newborn outcome metrics
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture
• Participate in budget management and resource planning
• Serve as a mentor and coach to nursing staff and emerging leaders
• Support staff education, competency development, and professional growth

Department Highlights

• High-volume Labor & Delivery service
• Approximately 550–600 births per month
• Level IV NICU support
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Midwifery, OB, and Family Medicine collaboration
• Dedicated OB Emergency Department and OB Operating Rooms
• Established programs supporting maternal health, recovery services, and culturally responsive care
• 24/7 anesthesia, laborist, and neonatology coverage

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required, or Associate Degree in Nursing with commitment to obtain BSN within two years of hire
• Active Washington Registered Nurse license
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Minimum 3 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or related field
• Previous Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or other nursing leadership experience
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives
• Strong background in staff development, retention, and team leadership
• Experience in high-acuity Labor & Delivery settings

Ideal Candidate

• Strong Labor & Delivery clinical background
• Proven leadership and team-building abilities
• Experience improving quality and patient outcomes
• Passion for women's health and family-centered care
• Collaborative and relationship-focused leadership style
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and caregiver engagement