Nurse Manager - Labor & Delivery
Job Description:
Nurse Manager Labor & Delivery
Seattle, Washington | Day Shift | Full-Time
Relocation Assistance & Hiring Bonus Available
Are you a passionate nursing leader ready to take the next step in your career? Join a high-acuity, fast-paced Labor and Delivery team in Seattle, serving a diverse patient population with an innovative care model and cutting-edge perinatal programs.
About the Role
This Nurse Manager position provides 24/7 leadership and operational management for a large, multidisciplinary L&D department, overseeing clinical care, staffing, quality, and patient outcomes in alignment with the organization's values.
Unit Overview:
- 30 Labor Beds
- 9-Bed OB ED
- 4 OB ORs
- 550-600 Births/Month (Deliveries start at 22-23 weeks gestation)
- Level IV NICU with 77 Beds
- 24/7 Support: Anesthesia, Laborists, Neonatology
- Integrated Services: MFM, Midwifery, OB, Family Medicine
- Programs: TEAMBirth, Cultural Navigators, Addiction Recovery for Pregnant/Postpartum Patients
Top Priorities:
- Enhance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) culture for staff and patients
- Improve key quality metrics (e.g., NTSV) through RN-led initiatives
- Lead evidence-based practice changes alongside CNS and Perinatal Educators
- Recruit and retain experienced RNs and residency/fellowship candidates
- Collaborate with the Senior Nurse Manager and Clinical Supervisor in shared leadership
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or ADN with BSN commitment within 2 years)
- Active WA RN License & AHA BLS Certification
- 3+ years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience
- Prior supervisory, charge, or management experience in L&D
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Nursing or related field
- 1 year of first-line management experience
Why Apply?
- Work in one of the region's leading perinatal centers
- Join a collaborative, mission-driven team focused on holistic and equitable care
- Competitive relocation and hiring bonus for qualified external candidates
- Leadership support, development, and career advancement opportunities
Apply today and lead with purpose in one of Seattle's most advanced and inclusive birthing centers.
Required Skills:
Medicine Nursing Hiring Deliveries Metrics Leadership Management