RN Nurse Manager - LDRP/Nursery

King's Daughters Medical Center; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

King's Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven, MS, is seeking an LDRP Nurse Manager to lead the Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum unit. You will oversee clinical practice, staffing, and operations to deliver safe, high-quality childbirth care.

The role requires a BSN, RN licensure in Mississippi, and leadership experience in labor and delivery or maternal-child health. Strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and evidence-based practice is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current MS RN license required; CPR/ACLS/NRP certifications preferred.
• Charge nurse or supervisory leadership experience required; nurse manager experience preferred.
• Experience in labor/delivery, postpartum, and maternal-child health preferred.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, budgeting, and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR and healthcare technology expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead LDRP unit operations, staffing, and performance improvement.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, anesthesia, and leadership to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Promote safety culture, teamwork, evidence-based practice, and family-centered care.
• Oversee scheduling, productivity, and departmental resources for the unit.
• Monitor quality metrics and drive improvement initiatives across the childbirth continuum.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Patient safety

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

EMR

Job description

Location
427 HWY 51 NORTH, Brookhaven, MS, 39601, United States

Regular Full-Time

Required Degree
4 Year Degree

Manage Others
Yes

Description

The LDRP/Nursery Nurse Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, clinical operations, staffing, quality, and performance of the Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit. This position provides direct oversight of nursing practice and patient care delivery while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, evidence-based practice, and compassionate family-centered care.
The Nurse Manager collaborates with physicians, nurse practitioners, anesthesia, ancillary departments, and hospital leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care throughout the childbirth continuum.

Requirements

Education
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).

Experience

Charge nurse, leadership, or supervisory experience required. Nurse manager experience preferred.

Relevant clinical experience in labor and delivery, postpartum, and maternal-child health preferred.

Experience with quality improvement, staff development, budgeting, and regulatory compliance preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Current MS Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Current CPR, ACLS & NRP certifications.

Certification such as RNC-OB, C-EFM, or another relevant maternal-child health certification preferred.

Special Qualifications

Strong clinical judgement and critical-thinking skills.

Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution abilities.

Ability to prioritize and make sound decisions in high-acuity situations.

Knowledge of maternal and newborn care standards.

Ability to manager staffing, scheduling, productivity, and departmental resources.

Ability to analyze quality and operational data and develop improvement startegies.

Proficiency with electronic medical records and common healthcare technology.

Ability to foster teamwork and maintain positive relationships across disciplines.

Commitment to patient safety, service excellence, and evidence-based practice.