Nurse Manager II, L&D

Nurse Manager / Director – Labor & Delivery Location: Santa Clara, CA Job Type: Full-Time | Leadership Role (Manager with Direct Reports) Salary Range: $239,000 – $251,000 annually Bonus: Up to 15% Annual Incentive Relocation: Nationwide relocation available Sponsorship: Not available If interested, please email View email address on click.appcast.io Nurse Manager / Director – Labor & Delivery Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Nurse Leader in Labor & Delivery to oversee high-acuity maternal-child health operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This leadership role is responsible for driving clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance while ensuring safe, high-quality patient care across the continuum. The ideal candidate brings strong Labor & Delivery leadership experience, a passion for patient safety, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a complex hospital setting with 400+ monthly deliveries. Nurse Manager / Director – Labor & Delivery Key Responsibilities Lead implementation of best-practice clinical models and care delivery standards across multiple units Oversee patient care delivery systems ensuring safety, quality, and consistency Supervise and develop nursing staff, fostering professional growth and performance excellence Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and external providers to optimize patient outcomes Manage staffing, resource allocation, equipment, supplies, and medications across units Ensure compliance with Nursing Practice Act, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, safety, efficiency, and patient experience Lead operational planning, budgeting, payroll oversight, and financial management Monitor and respond to patient/family concerns regarding care and service delivery Ensure readiness for audits, surveys, and emergency preparedness requirements Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high-performance standards Support strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals and healthcare transformation Leadership Scope Direct management of nursing staff and unit-based teams Cross-functional collaboration with physicians and hospital leadership Oversight of 24/7 operational care delivery environments Responsibility for multiple clinical workflows and high-volume L&D operations Nurse Manager / Director – Labor & Delivery Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years of Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience in high-volume settings (400+ deliveries/month required) Minimum 5 years of experience in patient care delivery Minimum 4 years of leadership experience (Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Manager level) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required (MSN strongly preferred) Current California Registered Nurse (RN) License Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required Nurse Manager / Director – Labor & Delivery Preferred Experience Experience managing Mother/Baby or Maternal-Child Health units MSN or advanced nursing degree Background in large hospital systems or high-acuity academic medical centers Experience with quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and performance metrics Nurse Manager / Director – Labor & Delivery Core Competencies Strong leadership and team development skills Ability to manage complex, high-acuity clinical operations Expertise in regulatory compliance and patient safety standards Financial and operational management capability Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills Ability to drive change and lead strategic initiatives Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary: $239,000 – $251,000 annually Up to 15% annual bonus potential Full medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement and pension options Paid time off and wellness benefits Leadership development and advancement opportunities Nationwide relocation assistance available Why This Role? Lead one of the most critical and high-impact service lines in healthcare Work in a high-volume, high-acuity Labor & Delivery environment Direct influence on clinical outcomes, patient safety, and team culture Strong executive support and organizational investment in maternal health Opportunity to shape standards of care across multiple units If interested, please email View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr