Nurse Manager II – Labor & Delivery

Job Title: Nurse Manager II Labor & Delivery (L&D)

Location: Santa Clara CA

Work Arrangement: Onsite (M-F 8:00 AM 4:30 PM)

Salary Range: $239000 $251000 / yr

Bonus: Eligible for a 15% annual performance bonus

Relocation: Nationwide relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Role

As the Nurse Manager II for our clients Labor & Delivery unit you will lead the implementation of best-practice patient care models and clinical delivery systems. This role is vital to their 24/7 operational environment requiring a leader who can navigate complex workstreams collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure the highest standards of safety and quality for mothers and newborns.

You will be responsible for overseeing high-volume operations managing clinical supervision and ensuring full compliance with the Nursing Practice Act and Joint Commission standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Manage care delivery operations within a high-volume L&D environment (400 monthly deliveries) to ensure appropriate resource utilization and patient safety.
• Strategic Leadership: Translate business plans into tactical actions overseeing hospital administrative functions including recruitment performance management and Labor relations.
• Quality & Compliance: Drive continuous improvement in clinical practices; manage audit readiness mock rounds and regulatory compliance (TJC Federal State and Local).
• Financial Oversight: Lead the development and control of departmental payroll and non-payroll budgets focusing on cost control and resource efficiency.
• Team Development: Hire train and mentor talent; strategically evaluate teams for succession planning and foster a collaborative cross-functional culture.
• Emergency Preparedness: Design and ensure the currency of emergency preparedness and recovery plans ensuring all staff are trained for rapid response.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

Must-Haves:

• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in California.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) or Department Manager specifically in Labor & Delivery.
• Volume Experience: Proven track record working in a high-delivery L&D setting with 400 monthly deliveries.
• Clinical Experience: Total of 5 years in patient care delivery.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required at hire.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is strongly preferred.
• Specific experience managing Mom/Baby units.