Nurse Manager of Labor and Delivery

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Lead a Premier Bay Area L&D team; step into a career-defining leadership role as the Nurse Manager of Labor and Delivery in San Jose, CA, where you will champion excellence in women’s and newborn services, guide a high-performing nursing team, and elevate the birth experience for families across the Bay Area. The Nurse Manager of Labor and Delivery will join a mission-driven, patient-centered hospital known for clinical innovation, compassionate care, and a culture that celebrates collaboration and growth.

As the Nurse Manager of Labor and Delivery, you will be part of an award-winning, technologically advanced organization recognized for quality and safety. The hospital has earned distinctions such as Gold Plus performance in Stroke from the American Heart Association, CCS certification featuring a Level III NICU with Pediatric Surgery specialization, and recognition for Patient Safety Excellence, underscoring a commitment to outstanding outcomes.

The Nurse Manager of Labor and Delivery will benefit from cutting-edge perinatal technologies, robust clinical decision support, an advanced EHR, wireless fetal monitoring, smart infusion platforms, and strong community investment that fuels ongoing expansion, education, and innovation.

Your L&D Unit as a Nurse Manager of Labor and Delivery will lead a modern, family-centered birthing environment designed for safety, comfort, and high‑acuity care. This includes spacious labor‑delivery‑recovery suites, dedicated obstetric operating rooms for cesarean births, an obstetric emergency triage area, and seamless access to maternal‑fetal medicine, anesthesia, neonatology, and lactation support. The Nurse Manager of Labor and Delivery will guide a unit committed to Baby‑Friendly practices, evidence‑based protocols, enhanced recovery after cesarean pathways, respectful and culturally sensitive care, and supportive options such as VBAC when appropriate—ensuring an exceptional experience for every growing family.

Leadership, Team, and Support:
Reporting to the Director of Women’s and Children’s Services and partnering closely with the Perinatal Medical Director, the Nurse Manager of Labor and Delivery will have strong administrative support, dedicated educators, unit‑based councils, and shared governance to drive clinical excellence and staff engagement. The Nurse Manager of Labor and Delivery will collaborate with a friendly, diverse team of charge nurses, staff RNs, CNMs, OB/GYNs, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, NICU leaders, and ancillary professionals.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, staffing and budgeting, quality and safety initiatives, regulatory readiness, patient experience, professional development, and mentorship—fostering a thriving, inclusive culture where every nurse feels valued and empowered.

As the Nurse Manager of Labor and Delivery, you’ll enjoy life in the heart of the Bay Area, where an unbeatable climate pairs with a vibrant, outdoor‑forward lifestyle. From hiking in the Santa Cruz Mountains and redwood forests to weekend escapes along the Pacific Coast, there’s adventure at every turn. The Nurse Manager of Labor and Delivery will love world‑class arts and entertainment at venues like the SAP Center and Shoreline Amphitheatre, cutting‑edge museums, farmers markets, and a renowned culinary scene spanning Michelin‑starred dining to beloved neighborhood eateries.

With easy access to Silicon Valley innovation, top schools, wine country, pro sports, and iconic California destinations, the Bay Area offers an exceptional quality of life.

The Nurse Manager of Labor and Delivery will receive a highly competitive compensation package up to $245,000, along with a full suite of health and retirement benefits designed to support your well‑being and long‑term success. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact on maternal‑child health, connect today with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter to learn more about this Nurse Manager of Labor and Delivery opportunity and take the next bold step in your leadership journey.

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