Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery

Role: Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery
Location: Seattle, WA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift
Client is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – Labor and Delivery to oversee clinical and operational leadership for one of the region's largest and most advanced Labor & Delivery departments.
The Nurse Manager is accountable for the overall management and leadership of Labor & Delivery patient care units, ensuring high-quality patient care delivery, operational excellence, staff development, patient safety, and regulatory compliance in alignment with Swedish Medical Center's mission and values.
This leader will collaborate closely with the Women & Children leadership team, providers, educators, and multidisciplinary staff to support quality initiatives, DEI programs, staffing operations, and evidence-based maternal care practices.
Department Overview

• Labor & Delivery: 30 Labor Beds
• OB ED: 9 Beds
• OB ORs: 4 Operating Rooms
• Births: Approximately 550–600 per Month
• Deliveries Starting at 22–23 Weeks Gestation
• NICU: Level 4 with 77 Beds
• 24/7 Anesthesia, Laborist & Neonatology Coverage
• Programs Include:
  • TEAMBirth
  • Doula Program
  • Cultural Navigator Program
  • Addiction Recovery Program for Pregnant/Laboring Patients

Candidate Must-Haves

• Active RN License
• Labor & Delivery Nursing Experience
• L&D Leadership / Charge RN Experience
• Women & Children Services Experience
• BSN or ADN with BSN Commitment
• BLS Certification

Key Responsibilities

• Manage overall clinical and operational activities of Labor & Delivery units
• Ensure safe, high-quality patient care delivery 24/7
• Lead staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and operational efficiency
• Monitor patient satisfaction and quality improvement initiatives
• Develop and implement unit-based goals and evidence-based practices
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary Women & Children leadership teams
• Support Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives
• Conduct staff coaching, mentoring, evaluations, and retention activities
• Partner with educators and clinical specialists for staff development
• Support recruitment and onboarding of staff RNs and residency/fellowship candidates
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, professional, and organizational standards
• Participate in grievance handling and employee relations activities
• Maintain clinical competence and support bedside care when needed

Required Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
  OR
• ADN with commitment to obtain BSN within 2 years of hire

Licensure & Certifications

• Active Washington Registered Nurse (RN) License
• BLS Certification – American Heart Association

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Minimum 2 years Charge RN, Supervisory, or Management experience in Labor & Delivery
• Leadership and staff management experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or related field
• 1+ year first-line management experience
• Experience within high-volume maternal care environments
• Experience with quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Experience supporting DEI-focused patient care programs

Required Skills

• Labor & Delivery Nursing
• Nursing Leadership
• Women & Children Services
• Maternal Care Operations
• Staff Management & Retention
• Quality Improvement
• Patient Safety
• Regulatory Compliance
• DEI & Patient Advocacy
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Clinical Operations Management
• Evidence-Based Practice

Work Environment

• High-volume Labor & Delivery unit
• Collaborative Women & Children leadership environment
• Diverse patient population and multidisciplinary care teams
• In-person leadership role at Swedish First Hill Campus

Recruiter Submission Template

Full Name:
Nursing Degree (BSN/ADN/MSN – University & Graduation Year):
Licensure & Certifications
Washington RN License: (Yes/No – License Number & Expiration Date):
BLS Certification (AHA): (Yes/No – Expiration Date):
Total RN Experience:
Total Labor & Delivery Experience:
Total Leadership / Charge / Supervisory Experience in Labor & Delivery:
Do you have at least 2 years of Charge RN, Supervisory, or Management experience in Labor & Delivery? Please explain:
Describe your recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience:
Experience managing high-volume Labor & Delivery or Women & Children units:
Describe your experience with staffing, scheduling, and nursing operations management:
Experience with quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs:
Experience with evidence-based maternal care practices:
Describe your experience supporting DEI initiatives or culturally responsive patient care:
Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, OB providers, NICU, anesthesia, and educators:
Experience with staff retention, mentorship, coaching, and performance management:
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
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Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
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Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work 100% ON-SITE in Seattle, WA?