Labor & Delivery Manager - Corpus Christi, TX
Full-Time Leadership | Monday-Friday Days | $36.43-$51.00/Hour | Relocation Available (Case-by-Case)
Overview
Lead a comprehensive Labor & Delivery unit at a 630+ bed healthcare system in Corpus Christi, Texas, featuring 19 labor beds, 5 Obed rooms, and 3 surgical suites. This Labor & Delivery Manager role oversees 80 FTEs providing high-quality maternal care within a full-service Women's Center with NICU support and graduate medical education program. The facility offers state-of-the-art cardiovascular services, bariatric, GYN, and robotic surgery across the Coastal Bend community. The position reports to the Director and includes rotating on-call coverage (every 3rd week) for postpartum, antepartum, and labor/delivery support. Corpus Christi offers Gulf Coast living, affordable housing, beach access, water sports, fishing, vibrant Hispanic culture, and Texas lifestyle with no state income tax.
Responsibilities
- Ensure high-quality, patient-centered obstetric care through oversight of daily function and staffing of labor and delivery operations.
- Monitor and evaluate provision of nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures across 19 labor beds, 5 Obed rooms, and 3 surgical suites.
- Hold staff accountable for quality and clinical outcomes in support of facility objectives and maternal safety standards.
- Manage 80 FTEs ensuring appropriate clinical competencies, staffing levels, and competency validation for labor and delivery nursing.
- Oversee daily operations including patient flow, admission processes, and coordination with NICU, anesthesia, and obstetric teams.
- Provide rotating on-call coverage every 3rd week for postpartum, antepartum, and labor/delivery units (phone calls and emergency notifications).
- Develop and implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and optimize maternal-fetal outcomes.
- Support efforts to reduce clinical practice variation and improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost while maintaining quality care.
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state regulations, and hospital policies for obstetric services.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary care coordination within women's services and across departments to meet patient and family needs.
- Provide leadership in attaining unparalleled patient experience, instilling accountability for positive patient interactions.
- Identify development opportunities and training needs for labor and delivery staff, supporting professional growth and certification.
- Assist with budget management, supply utilization, and resource allocation to maintain operational excellence.
- Review feedback mechanisms and identify opportunities to improve patient satisfaction and elevate labor and delivery experience.
- Collaborate with Director and obstetric leadership to support graduate medical education and women's services strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
Required:
- Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma
- Current Texas RN license in good standing or active multi-state compact license
- Minimum 1 year of recent (within last year) leadership experience in Labor & Delivery
- Strong clinical expertise in obstetric nursing, high-risk deliveries, and maternal-fetal care
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Availability for rotating on-call coverage (every 3rd week)
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Previous L&D management or charge nurse experience
- Specialty certifications (RNC-OB, C-EFM, NRP)
- Experience in teaching hospitals with graduate medical education programs
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly Pay: $36.43-$51.00 (minimum to maximum based on 15+ years experience)
- Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with 100% match on 3-9% of pay
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% discount
- Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement, student loan support, and certification assistance
- Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, and family support programs
- Professional development and leadership training
- Employee wellness programs and recognition initiatives
Ideal For
Experienced labor and delivery leaders ready to manage comprehensive obstetric services on the Texas Gulf Coast. Perfect for L&D managers who excel at team leadership, maternal safety, and operational excellence while enjoying coastal living and vibrant Hispanic culture.
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Labor & Delivery Manager in Corpus Christi, TX leading 80 staff across comprehensive birthing center. Competitive pay, Gulf Coast living, and relocation support.