Registered Nurse Manager - Labor & Delivery | RN L&D

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Manager – Labor & Delivery

Santa Clara, California | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Compensation: $240,000 – $260,000 + Full Benefits

A leading integrated healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager II – Labor & Delivery to oversee a high-performing maternal services team in Santa Clara, California. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a dynamic RN leader who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient outcomes, developing teams, and driving operational excellence.

Position Overview

The Nurse Manager will provide clinical and operational leadership for Labor & Delivery services in a 24/7 acute care setting. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care while leading staff development, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and strategic initiatives across the department.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Labor & Delivery unit within a continuous 24/7 care environment
• Ensure safe staffing, efficient resource utilization, and high standards of patient care
• Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards
• Promote patient safety, service excellence, and clinical best practices

Team Development

• Recruit, mentor, coach, and retain top nursing talent
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture
• Support succession planning and professional growth of nursing staff
• Provide ongoing feedback, performance management, and leadership development

Strategic & Financial Oversight

• Manage departmental budgets, payroll, and cost-control initiatives
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement improvement plans
• Lead quality initiatives, workflow enhancements, and operational efficiencies
• Partner with physicians and executive leadership to align departmental goals with organizational priorities

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Drive continuous readiness for audits and surveys
• Oversee risk management, policy adherence, and patient care standards
• Implement systems and processes that improve quality outcomes and patient experience

Qualifications

Required

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• 5+ years of patient care experience
• 5+ years of healthcare operations, clinical leadership, or related experience
• 4+ years of leadership experience managing teams or departments

Preferred

• Previous leadership experience in Labor & Delivery, Women’s Services, or Maternal Child Health
• Strong background in hospital operations, quality improvement, and team development
• Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced acute care setting

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a nationally respected healthcare system
• Highly competitive compensation package
• Strong leadership support and advancement opportunities
• Make a direct impact on mothers, newborns, and families in your community