LABOR/DELIVERY MANAGER (REGISTERED NURSE)

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Labor and Delivery Nurse Manager

Overview:
This position provides full oversight of a labor and delivery unit, ensuring patient care consistently meets professional standards. The Nurse Manager is accountable for the 24-hour operation of the unit, including staffing, workflow management, and overall quality of care. The role promotes a safe, efficient, and patient-focused environment for mothers, newborns, and families.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the nursing team by coordinating schedules, mentoring staff, and fostering professional development.

• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and unit operations.

• Implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and best practices in maternal and neonatal care.

• Track unit performance metrics and apply corrective actions as needed to maintain high-quality patient care.

• Advocate for patients and families, addressing clinical, ethical, or cultural considerations as appropriate.

• Participate in workforce planning and retention efforts, actively supporting staff engagement and satisfaction.

• Maintain clinical competency through direct patient care and provide coaching and evaluation of staff performance.

• Support educational initiatives for the unit in coordination with clinical educators or specialists.

Candidate Requirements:

• 2+ to 5 years of relevant clinical experience in labor and delivery nursing.

• Mid-senior level experience preferred; management experience is a plus but not required.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program; ADN holders must be committed to completing BSN within two years.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.

• Current ACLS, NRP, and BCLS certifications.

• Ability to demonstrate skills appropriate for the care of patients within the labor and delivery unit.

Work Environment:

• Full-time position with standard professional benefits.

• Engaging and supportive work environment with access to professional development and training opportunities.

• Opportunities for career advancement and growth within the healthcare setting.

• Exposure to a diverse patient population and collaborative team environment.

About the Facility:
The role is based in a general acute-care hospital offering comprehensive women’s health and maternity services, including labor and delivery, postpartum care, a newborn nursery, and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. The facility maintains a focus on high-quality patient care and a progressive, health-oriented workplace culture.