L&D and High Risk Antepartum Unit Manager Nursing

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 131,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Tuition & Training Support

Leadership Development Opportunities

Career Growth and Internal Mobility

PTO and Regional Opportunities

Job summary

Baystate Health seeks a Nurse Manager for L&D and High Risk Antepartum at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. This leader will guide staffing, education, and patient-centered care for low- to high-risk obstetric populations, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and allied teams.

The role emphasizes staff development, performance management, and operational excellence, with daily oversight of scheduling, budgets, and quality metrics.

Qualifications

• Board of Registration in Nursing Examination required.
• Licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience in a related setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain staffing plans, schedules, and assignments to meet patient care needs and operational demands.
• Conduct staff performance management, including coaching, feedback, competency validation, and corrective action when appropriate.
• Manage departmental budgets, supplies, equipment, and other resources to support efficient operations.
• Establish and monitor department goals, workflows, and performance metrics, addressing barriers and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate orientation, onboarding, education, and ongoing competency development for team members.
• Partner with Human Resources, nursing leadership, medical staff, and other departments to resolve operational and employee-related issues.
• Lead process improvement and change initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and sustained results.
• Respond to patient, family, and staff concerns, promoting timely resolution and service recovery when needed.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coaching

Performance management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Nurse Manager – L&D and High Risk Antepartum Nurse Manager in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers Department: L&D and High Risk Antepartum Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Days Make an Impact with Baystate Health Baystate Health is seeking a Nurse Manager to join our Labor and Delivery (L&D) and High Risk Antepartum unit at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. As a leading healthcare provider in western Massachusetts, Baystate Medical Center delivers comprehensive maternity and women’s health services, supporting patients throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the antepartum period. Our unit provides compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to expectant mothers, including those experiencing high-risk pregnancies who require specialized monitoring and management. Our multidisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals works collaboratively to promote safe, positive birth experiences and optimal outcomes for mothers and babies. The Nurse Manager role offers the opportunity to shape nursing practice, support team growth, and advance exceptional, evidence-based care for laboring patients and those experiencing high-risk pregnancies across western Massachusetts, while collaborating with a dedicated team committed to maternal and fetal safety, clinical excellence, and family-centered care.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain staffing plans, schedules, and assignments to meet patient care needs and operational demands.
• Conduct staff performance management, including coaching, feedback, competency validation, and corrective action when appropriate.
• Manage departmental budgets, supplies, equipment, and other resources to support efficient operations.
• Establish and monitor department goals, workflows, and performance metrics, addressing barriers and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate orientation, onboarding, education, and ongoing competency development for team members.
• Partner with Human Resources, nursing leadership, medical staff, and other departments to resolve operational and employee-related issues.
• Lead process improvement and change initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and sustained results.
• Respond to patient, family, and staff concerns, promoting timely resolution and service recovery when needed.

Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Days Hours: 40 Schedule: M-F 8a-4:30p

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Compensation Note

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $130,977.00 - $150,550.00 - $178,048.00

Required Skills

Successfully passed Board of Registration in Nursing Examination and is licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Preferred Qualifications & Skills. Experience: Minimum 5 years of nursing in related setting.

Start Your Career at Baystate Health

You Belong at Baystate.

Education: Bachelors Degree (Required) Certifications: Certified Registered Nurse - OtherOtherOther, Registered Nurse - State of Massachusetts State of Massachusetts State of Massachusetts

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center), Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield.