RN Manager Mother Baby

HiredFirst; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst in Savannah, GA, is seeking a Manager, Mother Baby to lead a 22-bed unit with an average census of 15 patients. You will oversee a team of 29.5 FTEs including RNs, CNAs, and unit secretaries, reporting to the Director of Women's Services.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives to support high-risk mothers and newborns across the region.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of practice or current Compact/Multi-State RN license.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross.
• NRP certification required if not held; must be obtained within 60 months of hire.
• 3+ years of RN experience in women's services in an acute care setting.
• 1+ year of supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 29.5 FTEs across a 22-bed Mother Baby unit with an average census of 15.
• Lead planning, organizing, staffing, and day-to-day direction of unit operations.
• Develop policies and procedures guiding care delivery and quality improvement.
• Provide hands-on leadership to a tenured nursing staff to maintain high performance.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical operations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

This is a Manager, Mother Baby opportunity at a 600-plus-bed regional medical center in Savannah, GA — home to the region's only Level I trauma center and children's hospital, as well as a dedicated children's hospital and programs for high-risk pregnancies and high-risk newborns serving 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina.

The role. The Manager, Mother Baby reports to the Director of Women's Services and directly oversees a team of 29.5 FTEs comprising RNs, CNAs, and Unit Secretaries across a 22-bed unit with an average daily census of approximately 15 patients. In collaboration with the broader leadership team, this manager leads the planning, organizing, staffing, and day-to-day direction of unit operations, and plays a central role in developing the policies and procedures that guide care delivery. A significant part of this role involves providing hands-on leadership to a tenured nursing staff, making strong, proven postpartum leadership skills essential. The manager will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives and help shape a cohesive, high-performing team environment.

What we're looking for.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice, or a current Compact/Multi-State RN license
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master's Degree preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required if not currently held; must be obtained within 60 months of hire
• 3 or more years of recent RN experience in women's services within an acute care setting required
• 1 or more years of supervisory or leadership experience required

Schedule. Full-time, day shift, no weekends.