Nurse Manager - Antepartum/High Risk OB

Nurse Manager - Antepartum/High Risk OB

Full Time

Newark, DE

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the 24/7 operational leadership and clinical oversight of multiple units within Women's Health Services, including Labor & Delivery, High Risk Obstetrics, Antepartum, OB Perioperative Services, and OB/GYN Triage. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our team supports over 6,500 births annually and we aim to serve our community as partners in their care with love and excellence.

We are looking for a dynamic leader with proven team-building capabilities, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to patient safety, staff empowerment, and continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations across assigned units, ensuring efficient patient flow and resource utilization.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality initiatives aligned with hospital standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance and other accreditation standards.
• Ensure evidence-based nursing care is delivered consistently across all units.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, anesthesiologists, and other departments to optimize patient outcomes.
• Monitor clinical performance metrics and lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff and support personnel.
• Promote professional development and continuing education.
• Foster a compassionate and respectful environment for patients and families.
• Address patient concerns and ensure service excellence.
• Participate in budget development and monitor financial performance.
• Lead initiatives to improve cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Education & Requirements:

• Current nursing licensure in the State of Delaware or compact state required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Completed BSN and Master's degree or alternatively, a Bachelor's degree and Masters of Science in Nursing required.
• 5 years appropriate clinical and leadership experience required.
• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty required.
• Nurse Executive certification strongly preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/