Nurse Manager - Labor & Delivery Perinatal Services
Listed on 2026-06-24
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Nursing
Charge Nurse, Obstetrics, Director of Nursing
Nurse Manager - Labor & Delivery Perinatal Services
Schedule: Full Time
Pay Range: $64.00 - $75.00 / Hourly
Shift: Day shift
Hours:
About this roleAre you a passionate nursing leader ready to make a meaningful impact in Labor & Delivery and Perinatal Education? We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager, Labor & Delivery (L&D) to lead a high‑performing team and ensure exceptional, patient‑centered care for growing families.
In this dynamic leadership role, you will partner closely with the Director of Obstetrical Nursing to oversee 24/7 operations
, drive clinical excellence, and support a collaborative, supportive environment for both patients and staff.
- Lead a high‑impact Labor & Delivery unit with a strong, supportive leadership team
- Shape clinical quality, patient experience, and staff engagement
- Play a key role in policy development, education, and performance improvement
- Balance leadership and clinical practice in a hands‑on environment
- Oversee 24‑hour operations of Labor & Delivery and Perinatal Education units
- Ensure optimal staffing, skill mix, and resource allocation to meet patient care needs
- Maintain and manage department schedules, staffing plans, and timecards
- Lead daily shift huddles to align teams on patient care priorities and operational plans
- Serve as Charge Nurse when working clinically
- Coach, mentor, and support staff through real‑time feedback, goal setting, and performance management
- Conduct annual performance evaluations using established tools and standards
- Promote professional growth, education, and career development opportunities
- Participate in recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of new team members
- Collaborate with leadership and educators to develop, update, and implement policies and best practices
- Drive quality improvement initiatives, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, and regulatory standards
- Support ongoing staff education including new equipment, policies, and clinical programs
- Partner with Postpartum and Special Care Nursery leadership to ensure continuity of care
- Foster strong interdisciplinary communication and teamwork
- Represent the organization with professionalism in all interactions
- Provide and support direct patient care as needed
- Uphold and advocate for patient rights, privacy, dignity, and respect
- Ensure delivery of safe, high‑quality, evidence‑based nursing care
- Strong background in Labor & Delivery / Women's Health Nursing
- Proven experience in nursing leadership or charge nurse roles
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment
- Excellent skills in team leadership, conflict resolution, and communication
- Passion for maternal‑child health and patient‑centered care
- Leadership role with operational and clinical responsibilities
- Includes dayshift leadership coverage with support across weekends and holidays as needed
Join a team dedicated to supporting patients and families during life's most important moments. As a Nurse Manager in Labor & Delivery
, you'll play a critical role in shaping care, supporting staff, and driving excellence every day.
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