Seattle, Washington, United States

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