RN Manager – Labor Delivery

RN Manager – Labor & Delivery – Portsmouth, NH Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Days | Rotating Weekends Compensation: $100,000 – $148,000 annually (based on experience) Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis Overview An established acute care hospital serving the New England Seacoast region is seeking an experienced RN Manager of Labor & Delivery to oversee clinical operations, staff development, patient experience, quality outcomes, and fiscal performance for a growing Family Care Services unit. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced Labor & Delivery nurse leader who excels at physician collaboration, team development, operational excellence, and driving quality maternal-child outcomes. The manager will work closely with Women's & Children's leadership, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional care for mothers, newborns, and families. Responsibilities Provide operational and clinical leadership for Labor & Delivery and Family Care Services. Manage daily departmental operations including staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and resource allocation. Conduct employee rounding, patient rounding, and initiatives focused on patient satisfaction. Support charge nurses with admission, discharge, and patient care coordination. Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and retain nursing staff. Complete employee evaluations, performance management, coaching, and development plans. Partner with clinical educators and perinatal safety leaders to ensure competency validation and staff development. Monitor quality metrics, patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and specialty practice standards. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and service excellence. Assist with budget management, supply utilization, and operational performance initiatives. Lead quality improvement projects and support departmental growth objectives. Qualifications Required Active New Hampshire RN License or Compact RN License Minimum 3 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience in an acute care setting Minimum 3 years of Labor & Delivery leadership experience in an acute care setting Strong knowledge of maternal-child nursing, patient safety, and regulatory standards Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or other four-year degree More than 3 years of Labor & Delivery clinical experience Experience managing quality initiatives and departmental operations Demonstrated success in staff development and physician relationship management Unit Highlights 18-bed Family Care Services Unit 5 Labor Rooms 7 Postpartum Rooms 1 Triage/Antepartum Room 3 Pediatric Rooms 2 Surgical Beds Level II Nursery with 4–6 beds Dedicated OB Operating Room Approximately 27 FTEs Multidisciplinary team includes: Registered Nurses OB Nurse Navigator Lactation Consultants Unit Coordinators Massage Therapist Hospital-Based Doula Program Collaborative partnership with a dedicated private OB provider group Compensation & Benefits Competitive leadership salary Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid time off and paid family leave Tuition assistance and continuing education support Student loan assistance programs Leadership development opportunities Certification reimbursement Life and disability insurance Employee wellness and assistance programs Ideal For This opportunity is ideal for Labor & Delivery Nurse Managers, Assistant Nurse Managers, Clinical Nurse Coordinators, Women's Services Leaders, Maternal Child Health Managers, Perinatal Leaders, and experienced Labor & Delivery Charge Nurses seeking advancement into a nursing leadership role. RN Manager Labor and Delivery, Labor and Delivery Nurse Manager, Women's Services Manager, Maternal Child Health Leadership, Perinatal Nurse Manager, OB Nurse Manager, Family Care Services Manager, L&D Leadership, Women's Health Leadership, Portsmouth Nursing Jobs, New Hampshire Nurse Manager Jobs, Maternal Child Nursing Leadership #LaborAndDeliveryManager #RNManager #WomensServicesLeadership #MaternalChildHealth #PerinatalLeadership #NurseManagerJobs #LAndDLeadership #NewHampshireNursing #PortsmouthNHJobs #NursingLeadership #WomensHealthCareers #HealthcareLeadership