Nurse Manager II – Labor & Delivery (L&D)

Job Title: Nurse Manager II – Labor & Delivery (L&D)

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Work Arrangement: Onsite (M-F, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

Salary Range: $239,000 – $251,000 / yr

Bonus: Eligible for a 15% annual performance bonus

Relocation: Nationwide relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Role

As the Nurse Manager II for our client's Labor & Delivery unit, you will lead the implementation of best-practice patient care models and clinical delivery systems. This role is vital to their 24/7 operational environment, requiring a leader who can navigate complex workstreams, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure the highest standards of safety and quality for mothers and newborns.

You will be responsible for overseeing high-volume operations, managing clinical supervision, and ensuring full compliance with the Nursing Practice Act and Joint Commission standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Manage care delivery operations within a high-volume L&D environment (400+ monthly deliveries) to ensure appropriate resource utilization and patient safety.
• Strategic Leadership: Translate business plans into tactical actions, overseeing hospital administrative functions including recruitment, performance management, and Labor relations.
• Quality & Compliance: Drive continuous improvement in clinical practices; manage audit readiness, mock rounds, and regulatory compliance (TJC, Federal, State, and Local).
• Financial Oversight: Lead the development and control of departmental payroll and non-payroll budgets, focusing on cost control and resource efficiency.
• Team Development: Hire, train, and mentor talent; strategically evaluate teams for succession planning and foster a collaborative, cross-functional culture.
• Emergency Preparedness: Design and ensure the currency of emergency preparedness and recovery plans, ensuring all staff are trained for rapid response.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

Must-Haves:

• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in California.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) or Department Manager specifically in Labor & Delivery.
• Volume Experience: Proven track record working in a high-delivery L&D setting with 400+ monthly deliveries.
• Clinical Experience: Total of 5+ years in patient care delivery.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required at hire.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is strongly preferred.
• Specific experience managing Mom/Baby units.