Nurse Manager Labor and Delivery

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Nurse Manager Labor & Delivery on the California Central Coast—join a supportive team where you can lead with confidence, inspire excellence, and enjoy an incredible coastal lifestyle.

The Nurse Manager Labor and Delivery will join a healthcare organization recognized for its commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical excellence, and innovation. This leadership opportunity offers a collaborative, patient‑first environment with a strong focus on quality outcomes, low healthcare‑associated infection rates, and an outstanding patient experience. Supported by collaborative physician partnerships, shared governance, evidence‑based practice, advanced technology, and robust clinical analytics, the Women's Services Nurse Manager will have the resources to drive meaningful change while benefiting from clinician well‑being programs, tuition assistance, and clear pathways for professional growth.

Leading a dedicated team within Women's and Children's Services, the Perinatal Services Nurse Manager will oversee a cohesive Birth Center that delivers compassionate, family‑centered care across Labor & Delivery, triage, postpartum, and related women's health services. As part of a respected community hospital within a large, mission‑driven health system, this leader will enjoy the stability and resources of an established healthcare network while experiencing the supportive culture of a close‑knit team committed to collaboration, professional development, and high‑quality maternal care.

Reporting to the Director of Women's and Children's Services, the Maternal Child Health Nurse Manager will partner closely with nurse educators, lactation consultants, OB anesthesia, neonatology, case management, and informatics to ensure operational excellence.

• Oversee daily operations, staffing, and budgeting for the birth center.
• Lead quality and safety initiatives and maintain regulatory readiness.
• Improve patient experience and foster staff engagement.
• Promote best practices through AWHONN standards, C‑EFM education, and NRP readiness.
• Mentor the nursing team and advance evidence‑based practice.
• Maintain a culture of continuous improvement.

The Nurse Manager Labor and Delivery will receive a competitive compensation package that includes performance incentives, potential sign‑on and relocation assistance, comprehensive health benefits, retirement contributions, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, continuing education support, and wellness resources.