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Nurse Manager – Labor and Delivery

Level I Trauma Center | Full-Time, Day Shift | Seattle, WA | Hiring Bonus & Relocation Assistance

Virtus Healthcare Staffing seeks a dedicated Nurse Manager – Labor and Delivery to join our partner, a leading Level I Trauma Center in Seattle, WA. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and passionate nurse leader to oversee a dynamic team and ensure the delivery of exceptional care to mothers and newborns.

Lead a High-Performing Labor & Delivery Team

As Nurse Manager of Labor and Delivery, you will be accountable for the overall management and leadership of the unit, ensuring the provision of high-quality patient care 24 hours a day. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, establish and enforce standards of nursing practice, and drive quality improvement initiatives.

Department Overview:

• 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: Includes MFM team, Midwifery, OB, Family Medicine
• Programs: Addiction Recovery program, 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

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the provision of patient care 24 hours a day.
• Oversee clinical operations and coordinate patient care delivery.
• Establish and enforce standards of patient care and nursing practice.
• Develop, implement, and monitor unit-based quality improvement programs.
• Assure compliance with department standards.
• Accountable for appropriate patient care and patient/family satisfaction.
• Assume the role of patient advocate.
• Ensure staff retention and reduce turnover.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and assist with patient care.
• Collaborate with the clinical nurse specialist and/or clinical educator to implement educational programs.
• Address and resolve grievances.

Leadership Qualities and Job Requirements:

• Engaged, personable, and focused on collaboration within the L&D and Women & Children (W&C) leadership teams.
• Share responsibility for quality, finance, staffing, and the patient and caregiver experience.
• Report directly to the Senior L&D Manager.

Top Priorities and Goals:

• Continue to focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.
• Emphasize quality metrics 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in BSN from an accredited school of nursing, or ADN and a commitment to obtain BSN within two years of hire.
• Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS – American Heart Association.
• 3 years of recent experience in Labor & Delivery nursing.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Why Join Us?

• Lead a high-performing Labor and Delivery team in a Level I Trauma Center.
• Make a difference in the lives of mothers and newborns.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Hiring bonus and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• Seattle, WA, offers a vibrant city life with a thriving arts and culture scene, beautiful natural surroundings, and a high quality of life.

Ready to lead the way in Labor and Delivery care? Apply today!