Nurse Manager - Labor & Delivery/Postpartum
UHS
Summary
The Nurse Manager – Labor & Delivery/Postpartum is responsible for the clinical, operational, and administrative leadership of the Labor & Delivery and Postpartum/Mother-Baby units. This position provides oversight of nursing practice, patient safety, quality outcomes, staffing, employee development, patient experience, and daily departmental operations. The Nurse Manager serves as a visible and engaged leader who promotes a culture of excellence, accountability, collaboration, and patient- and family-centered care. Working closely with nursing leadership, physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary partners, the Nurse Manager ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care throughout the maternal and newborn continuum.
Job description
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Provides overall clinical and operational leadership for the Labor & Delivery and Postpartum/Mother-Baby units, maintaining accountability for safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care.
- Leads and develops nursing staff through recruitment, onboarding, coaching, performance management, professional development, and employee engagement while fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.
- Oversees daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, productivity, patient flow, departmental resources, and budget management to ensure efficient and effective delivery of care.
- Monitors quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and patient experience outcomes, leading performance-improvement initiatives and maintaining readiness for regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based maternal and newborn care, strengthen clinical practices, and support organizational goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive professional nursing experience required
- Significant clinical experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum/Mother-Baby, Women's Services, or Maternal-Child Health required
- Previous nursing leadership experience as a Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or comparable leadership position required
- Experience managing staffing, quality outcomes, employee performance, patient experience, and departmental operations preferred
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the District of Columbia required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
- Specialty certification in Obstetric Nursing, Maternal-Newborn Nursing, Nursing Leadership, or a related specialty is strongly preferred
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.