Labor & Delivery Nurse Manager

Job Description Seattle, WA Full‑Time | Leadership | Relocation Assistance Available Lead with purpose. Inspire with compassion. Elevate care at one of Seattle’s most dynamic Women & Children’s campuses. Our client—situated on the hill just above downtown Seattle—serves one of the region’s most diverse patient populations. Their Labor & Delivery service line is powered by deeply collaborative teams, innovative programs, and a shared commitment to equitable, culturally responsive care. They are seeking an engaged, personable, and forward‑thinking Labor & Delivery Nurse Manager to help lead this high‑volume, high‑acuity environment. About the Department This is one of the busiest and most comprehensive perinatal programs in the Pacific Northwest: Labor & Delivery: 30 labor beds OB ED: 9 beds OB ORs: 4 operating rooms Gestational Age: Deliveries beginning at 22–23 weeks Multidisciplinary Teams: MFM, Midwifery, OB, Family Medicine Specialty Programs: Addiction Recovery for pregnant/postpartum patients, Doula & Cultural Navigator programs Unit Breakdown: 5 EAST Main L&D: 6-bed OB ED, 14 labor rooms, 2 ORs, Charge RN, Laborist; 5 South: Scheduled C‑sections, overflow labor, occasional Antepartum/Postpartum overflow, Charge RN The Role The Labor & Delivery Nurse Manager is accountable for the overall management, leadership, and daily operations of assigned L&D units. This leader ensures the delivery of safe, high‑quality, culturally sensitive patient care—24 hours a day—while fostering a healthy, inclusive, and high‑performing team environment. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership for all clinical and administrative activities within assigned L&D units. Ensure patient care aligns with organizational mission, vision, values, and regulatory standards. Establish, implement, and monitor standards of nursing practice and patient care. Lead unit‑based quality improvement initiatives, including development of goals, metrics, and performance outcomes. Conduct patient rounds, evaluate care delivery, and support patient/family satisfaction. Serve as a patient advocate, supporting ethical decision‑making and cultural practices. Drive staff retention through coaching, development, and proactive engagement; monitor turnover and implement retention strategies. Maintain clinical competence and spend time across all shifts to support, mentor, and evaluate staff. Partner with CNS and Perinatal Educator to develop and implement education and evidence‑based practice changes. Participate in hiring, interviewing, and onboarding of RNs, travelers, and residency/fellowship candidates. Hear and resolve grievances up to step two. Ideal Leader Profile Engaged and visible — present on the unit, connected to staff, and invested in team success. Collaborative — works seamlessly with the Senior L&D Manager, Clinical Supervisor, and W&C leadership. People‑centered — committed to caregiver experience, patient experience, and team culture. Operationally strong — comfortable with staffing, budgeting, quality metrics, and throughput. DEI‑driven — passionate about equitable care and culturally responsive practices. Top Priorities & Strategic Goals Advance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, including TEAMBirth and Doula/Cultural Navigator programs. Strengthen quality outcomes, with emphasis on NTSV and other key perinatal metrics. Support evidence‑based practice adoption in partnership with CNS and Perinatal Education. Recruit and retain top nursing talent across all staffing pipelines. Requirements Required Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or ADN with commitment to obtain BSN within 2 years. Washington State RN license (upon hire).

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