Manager Nursing - Labor and Delivery

Manager Nursing - Labor and Delivery @ Swedish First Hill

Day Shift

Hiring Bonus and relocation for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment – this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. Join us, and find out how many ways we offer you the chance to focus on what really matters – our patients.

• Labor and Delivery: 30 labor beds
• OB ED: 9 beds total
• OB ORs: 4 operating rooms
• Births:
  Approximately 550‑600 per month
• Deliveries:
  Starting from 22‑23 weeks gestation
• NICU:
  Level 4 with 77 beds
• Teams: MFM team, Midwifery, OB, Family Medicine
• Programs:
  Addiction Recovery program for pregnant/laboring patients and postpartum couplets, Doula and Cultural Navigators
• 24/7 Services:
  Anesthesia, Laborist, and Neonatology
• 5 EAST Main L&D Unit: 6 bed OB ED, 14 labor rooms, 2 ORs, Charge RN, and Laborist
• 5 South:
  Scheduled C‑sections, overflow labor, occasional Antepartum or Postpartum overflow, Charge RN
• Accountable for ensuring patient care 24 hours a day, coordinating delivery of care, and enforcing professional standards.
• Establishes patient care standards, implements unit‑based quality improvement programs, and monitors compliance.
• Assures patient, family satisfaction through rounds and intervention.
• Advocates for patients, addresses ethical and legal issues, and supports cultural practices.
• Tracks staff retention rates and implements actions to reduce turnover.
• Maintains clinical competence by assisting with patient care and coaching staff.
• Collaborates with nurse educators to develop educational programs for all staff levels.
• Responds to step‑two grievances.

We are looking for an individual who is engaged, personable, and focused on collaboration within the L&D leadership team and the Women & Children (W&C) leadership team. The ideal candidate will share responsibility for quality, finance, staffing, and the patient and caregiver experience. This role reports directly to the L&D Manager and collaborates with the senior manager, manager, and clinical supervisor.

• Continue culture work on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.
• Emphasize quality metrics, including NTSV, and collaborate with the RN team for sustained improvement.
• Partner with the CNS, Perinatal Educator, and team on evidence‑based practice changes.
• Interview and hire experienced staff RNs, travelers, and candidates for the residency/fellowship program for L&D.

• Bachelor's Degree in BSN from an accredited nursing school, or ADN with a commitment to obtain BSN within two years of hire.
• Washington Registered Nurse License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association upon hire.
• At least 3 years of recent experience in a related clinical nursing area.
• Must meet the criteria of a Registered Nurse.

• Master's Degree in Nursing or related field.
• At least 1 year of first‑line management experience.

Our best‑in‑class benefits support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We help you focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

Providence’s promise is “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working within our family of organizations offers career growth, inclusive support, and a commitment to serving diverse communities across the U.S.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free from discrimination or harassment on any protected basis.

Requisition
Company:
Swedish Jobs
Job Category:
Nursing‑Patient Facing
Job Function:
Nursing

Job Schedule:

Full time

Job Shift: Day
Career Track:
Leadership
Department: 3901 SFH LABOR AND DELIVERY
Address: WA Seattle 747 Broadway

Work Location:

Swedish First Hill 747 Broadway‑Seattle
Workplace Type:
On‑site
Pay Range: $68.01 - $107.35