Labor and Delivery Nursing Manager

Ideal Partners Staffing; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education support

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Ideal Partners Staffing seeks an experienced Labor and Delivery Nurse Manager to lead the L&D team at the Richardson campus of a faith-based nonprofit health system serving the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The role combines clinical expertise in obstetrics with leadership, staffing, and budget management responsibilities to ensure high-quality, family-centered care for mothers and newborns.

The candidate will oversee unit operations, recruit and develop nursing staff, and ensure regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years of Labor & Delivery clinical experience; 2+ years in a charge or leadership role preferred
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and AWHONN's Advanced Fetal Monitoring (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight and leadership for Labor & Delivery unit operations, staffing, and daily workflow
• Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing staff; conduct performance evaluations and support ongoing competency development
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (Joint Commission, state health department, EMTALA, etc.)
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, anesthesia, and NICU teams to coordinate safe, efficient patient care
• Monitor and improve quality metrics, patient satisfaction scores, and clinical outcomes
• Manage unit budget, staffing ratios, and resource allocation
• Lead in-service education, drills (OB emergencies, hemorrhage protocols), and unit-based councils
• Participate in hospital-wide leadership meetings and strategic planning for women's services
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and patient safety

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Join a respected, faith-based nonprofit health system serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area for over a century. With multiple hospital campuses and outpatient facilities, this organization is known for clinical excellence, a strong culture of patient-centered care, and a commitment to the communities it serves. Their Richardson campus offers comprehensive women's and children's services, including a well-regarded Labor & Delivery unit.

Labor and Delivery Nurse Manager Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate Labor & Delivery Nurse Manager to lead our L&D team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operational and clinical leadership of the unit, ensuring high-quality, safe, and family-centered care for mothers and newborns. The ideal candidate combines strong clinical expertise in obstetrics with proven leadership, staffing, and budget management skills.

Labor and Delivery Nurse Manager Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight and leadership for Labor & Delivery unit operations, staffing, and daily workflow
• Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing staff; conduct performance evaluations and support ongoing competency development
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (Joint Commission, state health department, EMTALA, etc.)
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, anesthesia, and NICU teams to coordinate safe, efficient patient care
• Monitor and improve quality metrics, patient satisfaction scores, and clinical outcomes
• Manage unit budget, staffing ratios, and resource allocation
• Lead in-service education, drills (e.g., OB emergencies, hemorrhage protocols), and unit-based councils
• Participate in hospital-wide leadership meetings and strategic planning for women's services
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and patient safety

Labor and Delivery Nurse Manager Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of Labor & Delivery clinical experience; 2+ years in a charge or leadership role preferred
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and AWHONN's Advanced Fetal Monitoring (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of obstetric best practices, high-risk OB care, and regulatory standards
• Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and team-building skills
• Prior nurse management or supervisory experience strongly preferred

What They Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Opportunities for professional growth within a respected health system