Manager Nursing - Labor and Delivery

Manager Nursing - Labor and Delivery @ Swedish Issaquah Day Shift Hiring Bonus and relocation for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. Join us, and find out how many ways we offer you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients. The manager is accountable for the overall management and leadership of a unit or a group of patient care units within Nursing Services. The manager is responsible for all clinical and operational activities of the units in accordance with Swedish Medical Center's mission, vision, and values. Department Overview Labor and Delivery: 10 labor beds OB ED: 6 beds total OB ORs: 2 operating rooms Births: Approximately 200 per month Deliveries: Starting from 32 weeks gestation Responsibilities Ensure 24-hour patient care provision and coordinate daily patient care delivery. Establish and enforce standards of patient care and nursing practice. Develop, implement, and monitor unit-based quality improvement programs and goals. Assure compliance with department standards, evaluating delivery of patient care and taking corrective action. Conduct rounds and assess patient/family satisfaction, intervening accordingly. Serve as patient advocate, evaluating ethical or legal issues and supporting cultural practices. Track staff turnover and implement retention strategies. Maintain clinical competence by assisting with patient care, coaching, evaluating, and advocating for staff. Collaborate with clinical nurse specialist and/or educator to develop and implement educational programs for all staff levels. Address grievances up to step-two level. Leadership Qualities and Job Requirements We seek an engaged, personable leader who can collaborate with the L&D and Women & Children (W&C) leadership teams, share responsibility for quality, finance, staffing, and patient experience, and report to the W&C Senior Director. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree BSN from an accredited nursing school, or ADN with commitment to obtain BSN within two years of hire. Washington Registered Nurse License upon hire. National Provider BLS certification (American Heart Association) upon hire. 3 years recent experience in a related clinical area of nursing. Must meet criteria of Registered Nurse. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree Nursing or related field. 1 year first‑line management experience. Benefits Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, voluntary benefits, and well‑being resources. Equal Opportunity Employer Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity, marital status, genetic information, or any other prohibited basis. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Swedish