Nurse Manager

Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Relocation bonus Role Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery – Location: Seattle, WA Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Day Shift Client is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – Labor and Delivery to oversee clinical and operational leadership for one of the region’s largest and most advanced Labor & Delivery departments. The Nurse Manager is accountable for the overall management and leadership of Labor & Delivery patient care units, ensuring high-quality patient care delivery, operational excellence, staff development, patient safety, and regulatory compliance in alignment with Swedish Medical Center’s mission and values. This leader will collaborate closely with the Women & Children leadership team, providers, educators, and multidisciplinary staff to support quality initiatives, DEI programs, staffing operations, and evidence-based maternal care practices. Department Overview Labor & Delivery: 30 Labor Beds OB ED: 9 Beds OB ORs: 4 Operating Rooms Births: Approximately 550–600 per Month Deliveries Starting at 22–23 Weeks Gestation NICU: Level 4 with 77 Beds 24/7 Anesthesia, Laborist & Neonatology Coverage Programs Include: TEAMBirth Doula Program Cultural Navigator Program Addiction Recovery Program for Pregnant/Laboring Patients Candidate Must-Haves Active RN License Labor & Delivery Nursing Experience L&D Leadership / Charge RN Experience Women & Children Services Experience BSN or ADN with BSN Commitment BLS Certification Key Responsibilities Manage overall clinical and operational activities of Labor & Delivery units Ensure safe, high-quality patient care delivery 24/7 Lead staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and operational efficiency Monitor patient satisfaction and quality improvement initiatives Develop and implement unit-based goals and evidence-based practices Collaborate with interdisciplinary Women & Children leadership teams Support Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives Conduct staff coaching, mentoring, evaluations, and retention activities Partner with educators and clinical specialists for staff development Support recruitment and onboarding of staff RNs and residency/fellowship candidates Ensure compliance with regulatory, professional, and organizational standards Participate in grievance handling and employee relations activities Maintain clinical competence and support bedside care when needed Required Qualifications Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required OR ADN with commitment to obtain BSN within 2 years of hire Licensure & Certifications Active Washington Registered Nurse (RN) License BLS Certification – American Heart Association Required Experience Minimum 3 years recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience Minimum 2 years Charge RN, Supervisory, or Management experience in Labor & Delivery Leadership and staff management experience required #J-18808-Ljbffr