Senior Manager Nursing - Labor and Delivery

Providence Health & Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 7,812 - 12,332; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Manager for Labor & Delivery at Swedish First Hill in Seattle. This role requires strong leadership in managing quality, finance, and staffing within a dynamic nursing environment. Candidates must possess a BSN, relevant experience in acute care nursing, and a valid Washington RN license upon hire. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to be part of a mission-driven team committed to excellence in maternal care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a Nurse Manager or equivalent.
• Washington RN License required upon hire.
• National Provider BLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of quality, finance, staff, and patient experience.
• Partnership with L&D leadership teams.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Staff management

Patient care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Overview

Now Hiring: Senior Manager – Labor & Delivery
Location: Swedish First Hill in Seattle, WA
Department: Women & Children’s Services - Labor & Delivery
Reports to: Senior Director, Women’s and Children’s Services

About Swedish First Hill

The Swedish First Hill campus, located in Seattle, Washington, is the largest of the Swedish Medical Center's facilities and is part of the Providence health system. Founded by Swedish immigrants in 1910, it is a 697-bed general medical and surgical hospital and a major hub for specialized care, including a Level 4 NICU.

Note: Swedish First Hill was named one of Newsweek’s Top Maternity Hospitals in the U.S. for 2024, earning a 5-star ranking. It leads Washington state—and all hospitals north of central California in birth volume.

Department Highlights

• 550–600 births/month, including deliveries from 22–23 weeks gestation
• 31 labor beds, 4 OB ORs, 9-bed OB ED
• Comprehensive care teams: MFM, Midwifery, OB, Family Medicine, Residency Programs
• Specialized services: Addiction Recovery, Doulas, Cultural Navigators
• 24/7 coverage: Anesthesia, Laborists, Neonatology

Team & Structure

• ~140 direct reports include a Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, RNs, Surgical Techs & Health Unit Coordinators
• Supported by Perinatal CNS, Educator, Medical Director for Quality & Safety, and Caregiver Resource team
• Union environment with 24/7 Charge RNs and a newly ratified 4-year contract

Leadership Expectations

• Oversight of quality, finance, staffing, and patient/caregiver experience
• Partnership with L&D and Women & Children’s leadership teams

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field
• Experience: Minimum 5 years as a Nurse Manager or equivalent, with acute care nursing background
• Licensure: Washington RN License (upon hire)
• Certifications: National Provider BLS from the American Heart Association
• Bonus: Experience in a unionized healthcare environment

Why Join Us?

Swedish First Hill L&D leads the state in births and innovation. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team committed to excellence in maternal care and caregiver experience.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. We are a 120,000-caregiver organization serving in over 50 hospitals and 1,000 clinics across multiple states.

The base pay range listed is for this role; additional compensation may include shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Job Details

• Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing
• Job Function: Nursing
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Job Shift: Day
• Career Track: Leadership
• Department: 3901 SFH LABOR AND DELIVERY
• Address: WA Seattle 747 Broadway
• Work Location: Swedish First Hill 747 Broadway-Seattle
• Workplace Type: On-site
• Pay Range: $78.12 - $123.32

Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.