Nursing Leadership: Labor & Delivery

Now Hiring:
Senior Manager – Labor & Delivery

Location:

Swedish First Hill in Seattle, WA

Department:
Women & Children’s Services - Labor & Delivery

Reports to:

Senior Director, Women’s and Children’s Services

The Swedish First Hill campus, located in Seattle, Washington, is the largest of the Swedish Medical Center's facilities and is part of the Providence health system. Founded by Swedish immigrants in 1910, it is a 697-bed general medical and surgical hospital and a major hub for specialized care, including a Level 4 NICU.

Swedish First Hill was named one of Newsweek’s Top Maternity Hospitals in the U.S. for 2024, earning a 5-star ranking. It leads Washington state—and all hospitals north of central California in birth volume.

• 500-550 births/month, including deliveries from 22–23 weeks gestation
• 31 labor beds, 4 OB ORs, 9-bed OB ED
• Comprehensive care teams: MFM, Midwifery, OB, Family Medicine, Residency Programs
• Specialized services:
  Addiction Recovery, Doulas, Cultural Navigators
• 24/7 coverage:
  Anesthesia, Laborists, Neonatology

• ~140 direct reports include a Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, RNs, Surgical Techs & Health Unit Coordinators.
• Supported by Perinatal CNS, Educator, Medical Director for Quality & Safety, and Caregiver Resource team
• Union environment with 24/7 Charge RNs and a newly ratified 4-year contract

We’re seeking an engaged, personable, and dynamic leader who thrives in collaboration and is responsible for:

• Oversight of quality, finance, staffing, and patient/caregiver experience
• Partnership with L&D and Women & Children’s leadership teams

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school
• Preferred:
  Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years as a Nurse Manager or equivalent, with acute care nursing background
• Licensure:
  Washington RN License (upon hire)
• Certifications:
  
  National Provider BLS from the American Heart Association
• Bonus:
  Experience in a unionized healthcare environment

Swedish First Hill L&D leads the state in births and innovation. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team committed to excellence in maternal care and caregiver experience.

Competitive salary & annual bonus potential. Relocation assistance provided.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate’s placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

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, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more s/benefits.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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