Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery

Title: Manager Nursing - Labor and Delivery
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Shift: Day Shift

Summary:
The manager is accountable for the overall management and leadership of a unit or a group of patient care units within Nursing Services. The manager is responsible for all clinical and operational activities of the units in accordance with Medical Center's mission, vision, and values. Seattle, is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Labor and Delivery (L&D) Manager.

Leadership Qualities and Job Requirements

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 Senior L&D Manager. The Senior manager, manager, and clinical supervisor work collaboratively to run the department.

Top Priorities and Goals

• Continue to focus on culture work surrounding our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts for patients, caregivers, and providers. Recent accomplishments include the implementation of the TEAMBirth and the Doula and Cultural Navigator programs.
• 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

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 date 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 First line management experience.