Labor and Delivery - RN Nurse Manager

NORTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER•Harrison, AR

45d

About The Position

The RN Nurse Manager provides 24-hour leadership and operational oversight for Women’s Services—including Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn Nursery. The Nurse Manager ensures high-quality, family-centered care consistent with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and NARMC values. This role emphasizes team development, patient safety, and program growth within obstetric and newborn care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN required, MSN preferred.
Five years of OB clinical experience with at least two years in a charge or leadership role.
Current Arkansas RN license.
BLS and NRP required; ACLS within six months; S.T.A.B.L.E. within one year.
AWHONN Fetal Monitoring course completion required per schedule.
Demonstrates knowledge of obstetric and neonatal physiology, fetal monitoring, and postpartum care.
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Proficient with EHR documentation and regulatory reporting systems.
Ability to promote teamwork and manage conflict effectively.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides day-to-day management and staffing oversight for OB, Postpartum, and Nursery units.
Maintains compliance with AWHONN nurse-to-patient ratio recommendations and hospital policies.
Leads initiatives in patient throughput, discharge efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
Ensures 24-hour accountability for departmental operations and staffing.
Oversees perinatal safety bundles (hemorrhage, hypertension, safe sleep, sepsis) and monitors related performance metrics.
Partners with medical staff and Quality to maintain compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and ADH standards.
Reviews clinical data and patient outcomes to identify trends and implement corrective action.
Hires, mentors, and evaluates staff; builds a culture of accountability and engagement.
Oversees orientation, competency validation, and continuing education.
Ensures breastfeeding education aligns with Baby-Friendly USA standards and evidence-based practice.
Develops and monitors departmental budget.
Ensures fiscal integrity through accurate charge capture and efficient use of resources.
Collaborates with Finance and Nursing Administration on staffing and productivity management.
Leads perinatal quality improvement initiatives and prepares reports for state and federal programs.
Collaborates with OB, Pediatrics, Anesthesia, and ancillary services to ensure seamless maternal–infant care.
Participates in hospital committees and community outreach supporting women’s health.