Nurse Manager Maternity Services

Socket.dev; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary Medical Center is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager for Maternity Services to lead Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, NICU, and Perinatology. This role oversees daily operations, staffing, and quality improvements across the Women’s and Children’s services, driving patient outcomes and staff development.

The role requires a BSN, PA RN licensure eligibility, and recent Labor & Delivery experience, with options for MSN in the preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania or eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Recent clinical experience in Labor & Delivery required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of maternal-child health nursing practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for all Maternity Services departments.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop nursing staff, charge nurses, and clinical leaders.
• Drive quality, safety, patient experience, and colleague engagement outcomes.
• Manage staffing plans, scheduling, productivity, and departmental budgets.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning activities.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Lead departmental initiatives related to growth, operational excellence, and strategic goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Staff development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred

Tools

RNC-OB/NCC/NE-BC/NEA-BC certification

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At Saint Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, we are committed to providing exceptional care to the communities we serve. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Nurse Manager, Maternity Services to lead a highly specialized team across Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, NICU, and Perinatology Services. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing service line supported by significant physician recruitment and strategic investment.

Position Purpose

The Nurse Manager, Maternity Services is a licensed Registered Nurse responsible for leading, managing, and advancing nursing practice, patient care quality, colleague engagement, and operational performance throughout the Women's and Children's service line. This leader is accountable for the daily operations, clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, staffing, financial stewardship, and professional development of team members across:

• Labor & Delivery
• Postpartum/Mother-Baby
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Perinatology Services

What You'll Do

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for all Maternity Services departments.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop nursing staff, charge nurses, and clinical leaders.
• Drive quality, safety, patient experience, and colleague engagement outcomes.
• Manage staffing plans, scheduling, productivity, and departmental budgets.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning activities.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Lead departmental initiatives related to growth, operational excellence, and strategic goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania or eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Recent clinical experience in Labor & Delivery required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of maternal-child health nursing practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related healthcare field preferred.
• Previous nurse management or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience managing Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, NICU, and/or Women's Services departments preferred.
• National specialty certification (RNC-OB, NCC, NE-BC, NEA-BC, or similar) preferred.
• Experience leading quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives preferred.

Compensation

• $50.49 - $78.29/hour (base salary equivalent)

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location

Why Join Saint Mary Medical Center?

Saint Mary Medical Center's Women's Services program is entering an exciting period of growth. With the recent recruitment of three new OB/GYN physicians and continued investment in maternity care, this leader will play a critical role in shaping the future of maternal and newborn services. This is an opportunity to build high-performing teams, advance nursing excellence, and support a growing community need.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.