Manager-Nursing Level Lvl IV: Mother Baby Unit

Mercy; Overland (MO); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement matching

Zusammenfassung

Mercy is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager for the 62-bed Postpartum Unit within our Women’s Services. You will provide 24/7 accountability for nursing care, cultivate a professional practice environment, and lead initiatives in quality, safety, and patient experience.

The ideal candidate brings deep Maternal-Newborn expertise, strong leadership, and a collaborative approach to drive outcomes. Mercy values compassionate, high-quality care and workforce engagement across teams.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Current RN license (or eligible in state of practice).
• Nursing certification is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing operations, and improving outcomes.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute departmental goals aligned with organizational strategy.
• Maintain 24/7 accountability for patient care and operations of the postpartum unit.
• Drive quality, safety, patient experience, and outcomes initiatives across the department.
• Recruit, hire, and retain top nursing talent; oversee development and performance management.

Kenntnisse

Nursing leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Team development

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Find your calling at Mercy!Lead at One of the Nation's Top-Delivering Hospitals

Are you a passionate nursing leader with expertise in Maternal-Newborn care and a desire to make a lasting impact on patients, families, and caregivers? Join our award-winning Women's & Children's team as the Nurse Manager of our 62-bed Postpartum Unit and help shape the future of care at one of the Top 10 delivering hospitals in the United States.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced nursing leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to clinical excellence, team development, patient satisfaction, and operational success.

Position Details:

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead a high-volume, high-performing 62-bed Postpartum Unit
• Partner closely with leaders across the entire Women's Service Line
• Influence strategy, quality outcomes, patient experience, and workforce engagement
• Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate, exceptional care
• Make a meaningful impact on mothers, newborns, and families during one of life's most important moments

Position Overview

As Nurse Manager, you will have 24-hour accountability for the delivery of nursing care within the Postpartum unit. You will create and sustain a professional practice environment that aligns with organizational mission, values, and service standards while driving:

• Exceptional patient outcomes
• Coworker engagement and retention
• Quality and safety initiatives
• Operational excellence
• Financial stewardship
• Physician and interdisciplinary collaboration

You will serve as a key leader within Women's Services, working across departments to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Direction

• Develop and execute departmental goals aligned with organizational strategy
• Participate in nursing strategic planning initiatives
• Foster a culture of shared governance, accountability, and engagement
• Lead departmental participation in councils, committees, and process improvement activities

Clinical Operations

• Maintain 24/7 accountability for patient care and departmental operations
• Develop staffing plans that effectively balance patient needs and resources
• Ensure safe, efficient patient flow and placement
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to remove barriers to care
• Promote compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards

Quality & Patient Experience

• Drive performance improvement initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes
• Champion patient safety and evidence-based practiceUtilize data and quality metrics to improve care delivery
• Ensure an exceptional experience for patients and families
• Lead the implementation of organizational quality and safety goals

Team Development & Human Resources

• Recruit, hire, and retain top nursing talent
• Foster an engaged and supportive work environment
• Oversee competency validation and professional development
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management
• Promote continuing education and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
• Current RN license (or eligible RN licensure in state of practice)
• Nursing certification required
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing operations, and improving outcomes
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to drive decision-making

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Maternal-Newborn, Women's Health, Postpartum, or Neonatal leadership experience
• Experience leading in a high-volume acute care environment

The Ideal Candidate

We're seeking an experienced and collaborative leader who:

• Has deep expertise in Maternal-Newborn care
• Inspires and develops high-performing teams
• Leads with compassion, accountability, and integrity
• Embraces innovation and continuous improvement
• Builds strong partnerships across Women's Services and the interdisciplinary care team

Join a Team That Delivers Excellence

If you're ready to lead one of the country's premier Postpartum programs and make a meaningful difference for mothers, babies, and caregivers every day, we'd love to connect with you.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.