Labor & Delivery Nurse Manager
Colton, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Unit Manager (Registered Nurse - RN)

Location: Colton, California
Employment Type: Temporary
Specialty: Management, Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

• Manage and supervise Assistant Unit Managers, Registered Nurses, and support staff in specialty critical care, specialty care, or non-specialty patient care units.
• Oversee day-to-day unit operations with 24-hour responsibility.
• Full management and budgetary responsibility for the unit.
• Report to Clinical Director II and Associate Chief Nursing Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, assign, review, and evaluate nursing and support staff work; handle disciplinary, hiring, and firing actions.
• Prepare schedules, approve time off, and oversee payroll time and attendance processing.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care assignments based on staff competency and patient needs.
• Develop and implement departmental policies, safety initiatives, infection control, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor patient care quality through clinical rounds and collaborate with physicians and other disciplines.
• Manage unit budget, resource utilization, and control overtime.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards; prepare survey responses and action plans.
• Monitor patient satisfaction and implement improvement strategies.
• Oversee Nurse Educators and staff training, including orientation and ongoing education.
• Ensure preservation of patient rights and privacy; resolve patient complaints and grievances.
• Lead performance improvement projects based on patient data and outcomes.
• Perform professional nursing duties and provide vacation/temporary relief as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of nursing experience.
• Active certifications and licenses.
• At least 1+ year recent/current supervisory or interim experience in Labor & Delivery.
• MSN or BSN plus a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration.
• NICU experience is a plus.
• Ideal candidate: 5+ years nursing experience with 2+ years supervisory experience in an acute care facility.
• Work history covering at least the last 3 years relevant to the assignment.
• At least 1 supervisor reference (2nd to be obtained during onboarding).
• COVID vaccination card with booster, if applicable.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA)
• AWHONN
• BLS (AHA)
• NRP

State License

• California RN License required

Additional Information

• The position involves managing a large staff and requires strong leadership and organizational skills.
• The facility is a university-affiliated teaching hospital with a Level I Trauma Center and multiple specialty services.
• The role includes budget management, staff scheduling, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Interviews will be conducted; some blind offers may be made depending on the department.
• Overtime pay is subject to facility policy and California labor laws.

This role is ideal for experienced nursing professionals seeking a leadership position in a dynamic acute care environment with a focus on quality patient care and staff development.