About the role
The Nurse Manager oversees the clinical and operational leadership of the Labor & Delivery unit, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. They are responsible for staff management, including coaching, scheduling, and fostering a collaborative environment to support quality initiatives and patient safety.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Washington RN license and a BSN degree (or an ADN with a commitment to obtain a BSN within two years). The role requires at least three years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience and a minimum of two years in a leadership or charge nurse capacity.
Benefits
Full description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Relocation bonus
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
