L&D and High Risk Antepartum Unit Manager Nursing

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

20d • $130,977 - $178,048 • Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is seeking a Nurse Manager for its Labor and Delivery (L&D) and High Risk Antepartum unit at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The unit provides maternity and women’s health services throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the antepartum period, including specialized monitoring and management for high-risk pregnancies. The Nurse Manager helps shape nursing practice, support team development, and advance evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team focused on maternal and fetal safety and positive outcomes.

This is a full-time, day-shift position with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The stated schedule is 40 hours per week.

The role requires a Massachusetts nursing license, successful completion of the Board of Registration in Nursing Examination, and current American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required. At least five years of nursing experience in a related setting is listed as a preferred qualification.

The listed base salary range is $130,977–$178,048, with a midpoint of $150,550. Actual salary depends on relevant experience and other factors. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development; career advancement opportunities; retirement savings with an employer match; and paid time off, depending on eligibility.

Requirements

• Successfully pass the Board of Registration in Nursing Examination.
• Hold a nursing license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Maintain current American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of nursing experience in a related setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain staffing plans, schedules, and assignments to meet patient care needs and operational demands.
• Manage staff performance through coaching, feedback, competency validation, and corrective action when appropriate.
• Manage departmental budgets, supplies, equipment, and other resources.
• Establish and monitor department goals, workflows, and performance metrics, addressing barriers and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate orientation, onboarding, education, and ongoing competency development for team members.
• Partner with Human Resources, nursing leadership, medical staff, and other departments to resolve operational and employee-related issues.
• Lead process improvement and change initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and sustained results.
• Respond to patient, family, and staff concerns, promoting timely resolution and service recovery when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans, depending on eligibility.
• Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement savings and employer match.
• Generous paid time off for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager