Labor & Delivery Manager - Night Shift - Houston, TX

Labor & Delivery Manager - Night Shift - Houston, TX

Full-Time Leadership | Night Shift 11PM-7AM | $45.00-$58.00 / Hour | Sign-On & Relocation Case-by-Case | 5 Days / Week Including Weekends

Overview

Lead night shift labor and delivery operations at a 420+ bed women's hospital in Houston, Texas, delivering 800+ babies monthly (more than any other hospital in Texas). This Labor & Delivery Manager role oversees 15-20 bed birthing unit caring for more multiple births than any regional facility, supported by a Level IV NICU and the area's only March of Dimes NICU Family Support program. The facility serves as the state's premier women's and children's health destination offering comprehensive obstetrics, high-risk pregnancy, gynecology, minimally invasive surgery, infertility, breast health, imaging, and pediatrics. The position reports to the Director and requires 5 days weekly night shift including weekends. Houston provides diverse culture, world-class dining, professional sports, thriving job market, and no state income tax.

Responsibilities

• Administer, analyze, and appraise care given to patients within labor and delivery unit during night shift operations.
• Advise hospital management regarding patient care status, budgetary projections, and quality improvement processes.
• Anticipate and estimate future departmental needs to improve quality of patient care and operational excellence.
• Function as resource person for staff members and assist in necessary education promoting clinical competence in obstetric nursing.
• Collaborate and coordinate staff efforts to accomplish organizational mission delivering 800+ babies monthly.
• Oversee night shift operations for 15-20 bed labor and delivery unit managing high-volume deliveries and multiple births.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards including Joint Commission, CMS, and state requirements for obstetric services.
• Monitor quality metrics, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes to drive continuous improvement in maternal care.
• Manage staffing assignments, clinical competencies, and resource allocation during overnight hours.
• Provide clinical leadership for emergent deliveries, high-risk pregnancies, and obstetric complications during night shift.
• Support Level IV NICU operations through effective coordination of maternal-fetal medicine and neonatal services.
• Implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and optimize maternal-fetal outcomes.
• Mentor and develop labor and delivery staff through coaching, performance management, and professional growth opportunities.
• Maintain fiscal responsibility through budget monitoring, supply utilization, and cost-effective resource management.

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Compensation & Benefits

Ideal For

Experienced labor and delivery leaders ready to manage night shift operations at Texas' highest-volume delivery hospital. Perfect for L&D managers passionate about high-risk obstetrics, multiple births, and maternal excellence who thrive in overnight leadership roles.

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Labor & Delivery Manager in Houston, TX at facility delivering 800+ babies monthly. Night shift leadership with competitive pay, sign-on bonus, and career growth.