RN Manager – Labor & Delivery – Portsmouth, NH
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Days | Rotating Weekends
Compensation: $100,000 – $148,000 annually (based on experience)
Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis
Overview
An established acute care hospital serving the New England Seacoast region is seeking an experienced RN Manager of Labor & Delivery to oversee clinical operations, staff development, patient experience, quality outcomes, and fiscal performance for a growing Family Care Services unit.
This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced Labor & Delivery nurse leader who excels at physician collaboration, team development, operational excellence, and driving quality maternal-child outcomes. The manager will work closely with Women's & Children's leadership, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional care for mothers, newborns, and families.
Responsibilities
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Provide operational and clinical leadership for Labor & Delivery and Family Care Services.
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Manage daily departmental operations including staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and resource allocation.
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Conduct employee rounding, patient rounding, and initiatives focused on patient satisfaction.
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Support charge nurses with admission, discharge, and patient care coordination.
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Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and retain nursing staff.
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Complete employee evaluations, performance management, coaching, and development plans.
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Partner with clinical educators and perinatal safety leaders to ensure competency validation and staff development.
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Monitor quality metrics, patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and specialty practice standards.
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Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and service excellence.
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Assist with budget management, supply utilization, and operational performance initiatives.
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Lead quality improvement projects and support departmental growth objectives.
Qualifications
Required
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Active New Hampshire RN License or Compact RN License
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Minimum 3 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience in an acute care setting
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Minimum 3 years of Labor & Delivery leadership experience in an acute care setting
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Strong knowledge of maternal-child nursing, patient safety, and regulatory standards
Preferred
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or other four-year degree
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More than 3 years of Labor & Delivery clinical experience
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Experience managing quality initiatives and departmental operations
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Demonstrated success in staff development and physician relationship management
Unit Highlights
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18-bed Family Care Services Unit
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5 Labor Rooms
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7 Postpartum Rooms
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1 Triage/Antepartum Room
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3 Pediatric Rooms
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2 Surgical Beds
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Level II Nursery with 4–6 beds
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Dedicated OB Operating Room
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Approximately 27 FTEs
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Multidisciplinary team includes:
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Registered Nurses
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OB Nurse Navigator
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Lactation Consultants
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Unit Coordinators
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Massage Therapist
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Hospital-Based Doula Program
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Collaborative partnership with a dedicated private OB provider group
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive leadership salary
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) with employer match
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Paid time off and paid family leave
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Tuition assistance and continuing education support
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Student loan assistance programs
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Leadership development opportunities
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Certification reimbursement
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Life and disability insurance
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Employee wellness and assistance programs
Ideal For
This opportunity is ideal for Labor & Delivery Nurse Managers, Assistant Nurse Managers, Clinical Nurse Coordinators, Women's Services Leaders, Maternal Child Health Managers, Perinatal Leaders, and experienced Labor & Delivery Charge Nurses seeking advancement into a nursing leadership role.
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