Travel Nurse Manager RN - Labor and Delivery
Concord, MA
Slate Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Nurse Manager – Obstetrics (Labor & Delivery, Postpartum & Special Care Nursery)

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday
• 5x8-hour shifts
• 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Every other weekend and holiday on-call coverage for the entire OB department, including Labor & Delivery

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – Obstetrics to provide clinical and operational leadership for the Obstetrics department. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, staffing, quality initiatives, staff development, and patient care while supporting Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and the Special Care Nursery. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong obstetrical nursing experience and previous management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate staffing levels through flexibility and adaptability.
• Assign personnel based on patient care needs and staff competencies.
• Serve as Charge Nurse when working clinically.
• Lead daily shift huddles and review operational plans of care.
• Manage department schedules and staff timecards.
• Oversee schedules for OB Nursing, Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), Labor & Delivery Scrub Technicians, and Unit Coordinators.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and educators to develop, update, and implement department policies and procedures.
• Evaluate staff performance and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Participate in interviewing and hiring new team members.
• Provide coaching, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Promote professional development and staff engagement.
• Support quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and nursing practice initiatives.
• Coordinate ongoing staff education, including new policies, regulatory requirements, equipment, and clinical software.
• Maintain effective communication across all levels of the department.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, audits, and action plans.
• Coordinate and support staff orientation and competency validation.
• Assist with department supply and equipment management.
• Provide direct patient care as needed.
• Serve as the OB Day Shift Charge RN on designated duty days while partnering with clinical resource nurses to support weekend and holiday operations.
• Perform all RN duties within Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and the Special Care Nursery.
• Participate in hospital committees and other assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain patient rights, privacy, dignity, and respect.

Qualifications

Required

• Previous nurse manager or leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of obstetrical nursing experience with demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and evidence-based patient care.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Inpatient Obstetrics Certification.
• Experience with Kronos is a huge plus.