Nurse Manager Postpartum

Award winning Los Angeles County Medical Center seeking Nurse Manager Postpartum in a busy Family Birth Center. 

A pivotal role is now available at a 300 bed Southern California Medical Center seeking a Nurse Manager Postpartum to oversee a 30 bed Mother Baby Unit, with over 100 FTE’s, which delivers over 2,500 babies annually. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage nursing staff in the postpartum unit to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. 
• Oversee daily unit operations, including staff scheduling, patient flow, and resource allocation. 
• Develop, implement, and maintain nursing policies, protocols, and standards tailored to postpartum care. 
• Coordinate with obstetricians, pediatricians, lactation consultants, and other interdisciplinary team members. 
• Ensure compliance with California state regulations, hospital policies, and accreditation standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS). 
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations for nursing staff to foster professional development. 
• Monitor patient safety, quality indicators, and patient satisfaction specific to postpartum services. 
• Manage unit budgets, supply inventory, and equipment to support efficient care delivery. 
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and implement evidence-based practices in postpartum nursing care. 
• Address patient and family concerns promptly and effectively to ensure positive experiences. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in nursing 
• Current California Registered Nurse License 
• 5 years of experience as a registered nurse in Maternal Child Health 
• 2 years leadership experience in Obstetrics 
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets and implement process improvements 
• Strong understanding of staffing and clinical best practices 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 5 years leadership experience 
• Master's degree in nursing. 

What the hospital offers: 

• Lucrative salary 
• $10,000 sign on bonus 
• Large Healthcare Organization with opportunities for internal advancement 
• Most comprehensive benefit package in the industry