Nurse Manager - Labor & Delivery (L&D)

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Manager – Labor & Delivery (L&D) – Corpus Christi, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Days | Rotating Leadership Call Coverage
Compensation: $36.43 – $51.00/hour
Sign-On Bonus: Available on a Case-by-Case Basis
Relocation Assistance: Available on a Case-by-Case Basis

Overview

A high-volume women's services program in the Corpus Christi area is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Nurse Manager to oversee daily clinical operations, staffing, and patient care delivery across a busy obstetrical services environment.

This leadership role supports Labor & Delivery operations within a comprehensive women's and neonatal care program that includes NICU services, surgical obstetrics, and graduate medical education exposure. The Nurse Manager will work closely with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to drive patient safety, operational performance, staff engagement, and quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate has recent acute care Labor & Delivery leadership experience and is comfortable leading large teams within a fast-paced women's services environment.

Department Overview

• 19 Labor & Delivery beds
• 5 OB ED beds
• 3 surgical suites
• Approximately 80 FTEs
• Leadership call coverage responsibilities across:
  • Postpartum
  • Antepartum
  • Labor & Delivery
• Part of a large multi-campus healthcare system serving the Coastal Bend region

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, staffing coordination, and patient care delivery within Labor & Delivery services
• Support nursing staff through leadership, mentoring, coaching, and clinical guidance
• Ensure nursing care delivery aligns with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based obstetrical practices
• Monitor patient outcomes, quality metrics, and departmental performance initiatives
• Collaborate with physicians, neonatal teams, surgical staff, and interdisciplinary leadership
• Support hiring, staff development, retention, and performance management initiatives
• Participate in rotating leadership call responsibilities for women's services departments
• Drive patient-centered care initiatives and operational improvements across the unit

QualificationsRequired

• Active RN license
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or RN Diploma
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care Labor & Delivery leadership experience within the last year
• Strong operational leadership and team management skills

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Previous leadership experience within high-volume women's services programs
• Experience overseeing staffing, patient throughput, and quality initiatives in obstetrics

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive leadership compensation package
• Sign-on bonus potential
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid family leave eligibility
• Tuition assistance and certification support
• Fertility and family-building benefits
• Employee wellness and mental health resources
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities

Ideal For

This role is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery Charge Nurses, Assistant Managers, or Nurse Leaders seeking expanded operational leadership within a large women's services program supporting high-volume obstetrical and neonatal care.

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