Nurse Leader: Labor & Delivery & Postpartum

Howard University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition remission at Howard University

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC, seeks a Nurse Manager for Labor & Delivery and Postpartum to provide operational and clinical leadership across two critical perinatal units. You will oversee daily staffing, patient flow, and care delivery, collaborating with obstetricians, neonatologists, and nursing leadership to sustain high-quality family-centered care.

The role requires management experience in L&D/Women’s Services, RN licensure in DC, BSN (MSN or Healthcare Administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred
• Current RN licensure in the District of Columbia required
• BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association required
• NRP certification required
• Minimum five (5) years of clinical nursing experience, including at least three (3) years in a Labor & Delivery or Women’s Services setting
• Minimum two (2) years of nursing leadership, charge, or supervisory experience in a clinical setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of perinatal quality standards, obstetric safety bundles, and evidence-based practice
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and performance improvement skills

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Labor & Delivery and Postpartum / Mother-Baby units, ensuring safe staffing levels, efficient workflows, and patient- and family-centered care
• Develop, manage, and adjust staffing plans and scheduling across both units to maintain safe clinical coverage at all times
• Provide direct clinical care as needed to support staffing continuity, patient safety, and unit operations
• Coordinate with Women and Infant Services leadership on unit capacity, throughput, and patient flow between L&D, Postpartum, and the NICU
• Supervise, develop, coach, and evaluate nursing and support staff across both units; conduct performance appraisals
• Partner with NICU educators to support onboarding and competency for L&D and Postpartum staff
• Foster CARES values and Just Culture; promote staff engagement and development
• Monitor quality, safety, and patient experience data; identify gaps and implement improvements
• Lead unit-level PI initiatives and participate in hospital-level PI activities
• Ensure readiness for obstetric emergencies and oversee drills and bundles compliance
• Promote infection prevention and medication safety

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Performance improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN

MSN or Healthcare Administration preferred

Job description

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC, seeks a Nurse Manager for Labor & Delivery and Postpartum to provide operational and clinical leadership across two critical perinatal units. You will oversee daily staffing, patient flow, and care delivery, collaborating with obstetricians, neonatologists, and nursing leadership to sustain high-quality family-centered care.

The role requires management experience in L&D/Women’s Services, RN licensure in DC, BSN (MSN or Healthcare Administration