Family Birth Center Manager

Dignity Health; California; On-site; USD 114,464 - 153,285; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit hospital in California is seeking a Family Birth Center Nurse Manager to lead nursing teams and deliver exceptional patient-centered care. The role involves overseeing clinical operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring accountability within a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, relevant experience, and a valid CA RN license. This position offers a competitive pay range with the potential for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years related nursing experience and one year leadership experience.
• Current CA RN license.
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS and NRP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Registered Nurses in delivering patient-centered care.
• Schedule nursing staff and assess their performance.
• Coordinate unit activities and provide oversight during shifts.
• Provide nursing care on an as-needed basis.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff Coordination

Patient Care Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Family Birth Center Nurse Manager at Mercy San Juan Medical Center. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital, a member of Commonspirit Health. The Family Birth Center is a Level 3 High Risk Facility within the Sacramento/Northern California region, with 28 beds (12 labor beds, 2 operating rooms, a 2-patient PACU, 2 triage bays, and a 14-bed private Mother-Baby unit). We are Joint Commission Certified for Perinatal Care and follow the 10 steps to successful breastfeeding. As a high risk facility, we receive antepartum patient transfers from across Northern California that may require extended stays until delivery. The Level III NICU adjoining the Family Birth Center supports patients and staff. The center averages 150 deliveries per month, supported by Nurse Shift Managers, a Perinatal Safety Specialist, and a Perinatal Certified Nurse Specialist. An in-house OB hospitalist and a designated OB anesthesiologist support our patients and staff.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nursing Manager, you will be a dynamic leader, guiding and empowering our nursing team to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care through continuous growth and operational excellence.

Every day, you will lead and mentor Registered Nurses, oversee clinical operations, and advocate for patient and team needs, driving professional development and achieving unit goals.

To be successful in this role, you will embody accountability and confidence with superior communication skills for all interactions. You\'ll skillfully navigate challenges, ensuring individual performance and overall unit success.

• Schedules nursing staff to specific shifts, taking into account past utilization trends. Measures employee performance. Assists in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members.
• Coordinates the activities of the unit during a particular shift and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff.
• Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.
• Provides nursing care to patients on an as needed basis.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum of three (3) years related nursing experience AND one year of leadership experience in the specialty.
• Current CA RN license
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS and NRP

Where You\'ll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

Pay Range

$83.09 - $111.27 /hour