Labor & Delivery Manager - Night Shift - Houston, TX
Full-Time Leadership | Night Shift 11PM-7AM | $45.00-$58.00/Hour | Sign-On & Relocation Case-by-Case | 5 Days/Week Including Weekends
Overview
Lead night shift labor and delivery operations at a 420+ bed women's hospital in Houston, Texas, delivering 800+ babies monthly (more than any other hospital in Texas). This Labor & Delivery Manager role oversees 15-20 bed birthing unit caring for more multiple births than any regional facility, supported by a Level IV NICU and the area's only March of Dimes NICU Family Support program. The facility serves as the state's premier women's and children's health destination offering comprehensive obstetrics, high-risk pregnancy, gynecology, minimally invasive surgery, infertility, breast health, imaging, and pediatrics. The position reports to the Director and requires 5 days weekly night shift including weekends. Houston provides diverse culture, world-class dining, professional sports, thriving job market, and no state income tax.
Responsibilities
- Administer, analyze, and appraise care given to patients within labor and delivery unit during night shift operations.
- Advise hospital management regarding patient care status, budgetary projections, and quality improvement processes.
- Anticipate and estimate future departmental needs to improve quality of patient care and operational excellence.
- Function as resource person for staff members and assist in necessary education promoting clinical competence in obstetric nursing.
- Collaborate and coordinate staff efforts to accomplish organizational mission delivering 800+ babies monthly.
- Oversee night shift operations for 15-20 bed labor and delivery unit managing high-volume deliveries and multiple births.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards including Joint Commission, CMS, and state requirements for obstetric services.
- Monitor quality metrics, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes to drive continuous improvement in maternal care.
- Manage staffing assignments, clinical competencies, and resource allocation during overnight hours.
- Provide clinical leadership for emergent deliveries, high-risk pregnancies, and obstetric complications during night shift.
- Support Level IV NICU operations through effective coordination of maternal-fetal medicine and neonatal services.
- Implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and optimize maternal-fetal outcomes.
- Mentor and develop labor and delivery staff through coaching, performance management, and professional growth opportunities.
- Maintain fiscal responsibility through budget monitoring, supply utilization, and cost-effective resource management.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from accredited program
- Current Texas RN license in good standing
- 3-5 years of recent (within last year) acute care Labor & Delivery leadership experience
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification
- Medication Learning Module completion
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required within 6 months of hire
- AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring certification required within 6 months of hire
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
- Strong clinical expertise in labor and delivery, high-risk obstetrics, and multiple births
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Availability for night shift (11PM-7AM) 5 days per week including weekends
Preferred:
- RNC-OB (Obstetric certification)
- Previous L&D management experience in high-volume delivery hospitals
- Experience with Level IV NICU coordination and maternal-fetal medicine programs
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly Pay: $45.00-$58.00 (heavily based on years of experience)
- Sign-On Bonus: Available on a case-by-case basis
- 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 and certification support
- Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, and family support programs
- Professional development and obstetric leadership training
Ideal For
Experienced labor and delivery leaders ready to manage night shift operations at Texas' highest-volume delivery hospital. Perfect for L&D managers passionate about high-risk obstetrics, multiple births, and maternal excellence who thrive in overnight leadership roles.
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Labor & Delivery Manager in Houston, TX at facility delivering 800+ babies monthly. Night shift leadership with competitive pay, sign-on bonus, and career growth.