Labor & Delivery Manager

Texas Nursing Services•Houston, TX

3d•$45 - $58

About The Position

Lead night shift labor and delivery operations at a 420+ bed women's hospital in Houston, Texas, delivering 800+ babies monthly (more than any other hospital in Texas). This Labor & Delivery Manager role oversees 15-20 bed birthing unit caring for more multiple births than any regional facility, supported by a Level IV NICU and the area's only March of Dimes NICU Family Support program. The facility serves as the state's premier women's and children's health destination offering comprehensive obstetrics, high-risk pregnancy, gynecology, minimally invasive surgery, infertility, breast health, imaging, and pediatrics. The position reports to the Director and requires 5 days weekly night shift including weekends. Houston provides diverse culture, world-class dining, professional sports, thriving job market, and no state income tax.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from accredited program
Current Texas RN license in good standing
3-5 years of recent (within last year) acute care Labor & Delivery leadership experience
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification
Medication Learning Module completion
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required within 6 months of hire
AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring certification required within 6 months of hire
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
Strong clinical expertise in labor and delivery, high-risk obstetrics, and multiple births
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Availability for night shift (11PM-7AM) 5 days per week including weekends

Nice To Haves

RNC-OB (Obstetric certification)
Previous L&D management experience in high-volume delivery hospitals
Experience with Level IV NICU coordination and maternal-fetal medicine programs

Responsibilities

Administer, analyze, and appraise care given to patients within labor and delivery unit during night shift operations.
Advise hospital management regarding patient care status, budgetary projections, and quality improvement processes.
Anticipate and estimate future departmental needs to improve quality of patient care and operational excellence.
Function as resource person for staff members and assist in necessary education promoting clinical competence in obstetric nursing.
Collaborate and coordinate staff efforts to accomplish organizational mission delivering 800+ babies monthly.
Oversee night shift operations for 15-20 bed labor and delivery unit managing high-volume deliveries and multiple births.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards including Joint Commission, CMS, and state requirements for obstetric services.
Monitor quality metrics, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes to drive continuous improvement in maternal care.
Manage staffing assignments, clinical competencies, and resource allocation during overnight hours.
Provide clinical leadership for emergent deliveries, high-risk pregnancies, and obstetric complications during night shift.
Support Level IV NICU operations through effective coordination of maternal-fetal medicine and neonatal services.
Implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and optimize maternal-fetal outcomes.
Mentor and develop labor and delivery staff through coaching, performance management, and professional growth opportunities.
Maintain fiscal responsibility through budget monitoring, supply utilization, and cost-effective resource management.