Manager-Nursing Level Lvl IV: Mother Baby Unit

Mercy

$85K — $100K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
  • Current RN license (or eligible RN licensure in state of practice)
  • Nursing certification required
  • Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership experience
  • Demonstrated success leading teams, managing operations, and improving outcomes
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data to drive decision-making

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute departmental goals aligned with organizational strategy
  • Participate in nursing strategic planning initiatives
  • Foster a culture of shared governance, accountability, and engagement
  • Lead departmental participation in councils, committees, and process improvement activities
  • Maintain 24/7 accountability for patient care and departmental operations
  • Develop staffing plans that effectively balance patient needs and resources
  • Drive performance improvement initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a high-volume, high-performing 62-bed Postpartum Unit
  • Mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care
  • Make a meaningful impact on families during significant life events
  • Collaborative work with leaders across the Women's Service Line
  • Focus on workforce engagement and retention strategies
Full Job Description
Position Details:

Why This Opportunity?
  • Lead a high-volume, high-performing 62-bed Postpartum Unit
  • Partner closely with leaders across the entire Women's Service Line
  • Influence strategy, quality outcomes, patient experience, and workforce engagement
  • Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate, exceptional care
  • Make a meaningful impact on mothers, newborns, and families during one of life's most important moments


Position Overview

As Nurse Manager, you will have 24-hour accountability for the delivery of nursing care within the Postpartum unit. You will create and sustain a professional practice environment that aligns with organizational mission, values, and service standards while driving:
  • Exceptional patient outcomes
  • Coworker engagement and retention
  • Quality and safety initiatives
  • Operational excellence
  • Financial stewardship
  • Physician and interdisciplinary collaboration

You will serve as a key leader within Women's Services, working across departments to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategic Direction
  • Develop and execute departmental goals aligned with organizational strategy
  • Participate in nursing strategic planning initiatives
  • Foster a culture of shared governance, accountability, and engagement
  • Lead departmental participation in councils, committees, and process improvement activities


Clinical Operations
  • Maintain 24/7 accountability for patient care and departmental operations
  • Develop staffing plans that effectively balance patient needs and resources
  • Ensure safe, efficient patient flow and placement
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to remove barriers to care
  • Promote compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards


Quality & Patient Experience
  • Drive performance improvement initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes
  • Champion patient safety and evidence-based practice
  • Utilize data and quality metrics to improve care delivery
  • Ensure an exceptional experience for patients and families
  • Lead the implementation of organizational quality and safety goals


Team Development & Human Resources
  • Recruit, hire, and retain top nursing talent
  • Foster an engaged and supportive work environment
  • Oversee competency validation and professional development
  • Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management
  • Promote continuing education and career growth opportunities


Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
  • Current RN license (or eligible RN licensure in state of practice)
  • Nursing certification required
  • Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership experience
  • Demonstrated success leading teams, managing operations, and improving outcomes
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data to drive decision-making


Preferred
  • Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
  • Maternal-Newborn, Women's Health, Postpartum, or Neonatal leadership experience
  • Experience leading in a high-volume acute care environment


The Ideal Candidate

We're seeking an experienced and collaborative leader who:
  • Has deep expertise in Maternal-Newborn care
  • Inspires and develops high-performing teams
  • Leads with compassion, accountability, and integrity
  • Embraces innovation and continuous improvement
  • Builds strong partnerships across Women's Services and the interdisciplinary care team


Join a Team That Delivers Excellence

If you're ready to lead one of the country's premier Postpartum programs and make a meaningful difference for mothers, babies, and caregivers every day, we'd love to connect with you.

Apply today and help us continue setting the standard for exceptional Maternal-Newborn care

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