Nurse Manager of Labor and Delivery

Clinical Management Consultants; Morro Bay (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is seeking a Nurse Manager of Labor & Delivery in coastal Central California. The role oversees daily clinical operations for labor and delivery, mother baby, postpartum, and neonatal services within a high-acuity obstetric program that includes a Level III NICU.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams and drive safe, coordinated care across the birth experience. This leadership position emphasizes staffing, professional development, regulatory readiness, and

Responsibilities

• Staffing and scheduling management
• Employee development and leadership coaching
• Performance management and quality improvement
• Regulatory readiness and resource allocation
• Developing charge nurses and future leaders
• Improve workflows and patient care through frontline feedback

Job description

Make your next leadership move count as a Nurse Manager of Labor and Delivery in Coastal Central California, where experienced nursing leaders can combine meaningful maternal-newborn care, professional growth, and a coastal lifestyle worth making time for.

This Nurse Manager role offers the chance to join an established maternal-child program within a medical center known for its strong community presence and comprehensive Women’s Services. With high-risk obstetric care and a Level III NICU, the program provides a clinically diverse environment for a leader who values strong interdisciplinary relationships, thoughtful decision-making, and a direct connection to patient outcomes.

Within Labor and Delivery, the Nurse Manager will oversee daily clinical operations while supporting patients through routine deliveries, complex obstetric situations, and transitions into postpartum and newborn care. Collaboration across Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby, postpartum, and neonatal services creates an opportunity to strengthen communication and continuity throughout the birth experience. The leader will work closely with bedside nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, anesthesia, and support services to promote safe, coordinated care.

The role includes responsibility for staffing and scheduling, employee development, performance management, quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and resource allocation based on patient acuity. The Nurse Manager will also develop charge nurses and emerging leaders, identify opportunities to strengthen clinical practice, and use frontline feedback to improve workflows and patient care. For an experienced perinatal leader, this is an opportunity to have a visible impact on both the nursing team and the patients they serve.

Candidates considering their next Nurse Manager of Labor and Delivery or Mother Baby leadership position will find room to continue developing their careers while remaining closely connected to maternal-child nursing. The health system offers opportunities for leadership development, continuing education, and specialty growth, providing a foundation for nurses interested in expanding their scope of responsibility over time.

Outside of work, Coastal Central California offers a lifestyle that is difficult to replicate. Nearby beaches, wine country, hiking, coastal trails, and year‑round outdoor recreation make it easy to enjoy time away from the hospital. Family-friendly communities and a smaller‑city atmosphere provide an alternative to major‑metro living, while larger California cities remain accessible for weekend trips and additional entertainment.

For a Labor and Delivery leader looking for a role that combines clinical depth, professional growth, and quality of life, this is an opportunity worth exploring.