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Nurse Manager 2 Labor and Delivery
The Labor & Delivery Unit has 12 labor rooms, a 4-bed triage area, 3 dedicated operating rooms, and a 2-bay PACU. We provide patient care for our most complex and fragile patients as well as to patients who prefer low intervention births. We have a robust midwifery practice that also promotes underwater birth. OHSU also has a specialized programs coordinated by our maternal fetal medicine providers, neonatologists, pediatric surgeons and specialty care coordinators who help coordinate care, so our families have all the cutting-edge care at their fingertips. It is truly an exciting place to work.
The Labor & delivery unit provides intrapartum, antepartum and newborn care to low-risk and at-risk populations. Care is provided based on acuity and patient type and is in line with the Association of Obstetric, Women's Health and Neonatal Nurses Guidelines for patients care (AWHONN). Here are some reasons to be excited about the Labor & Delivery program at OHSU: There is 24x7 Attending and multidisciplinary Provider coverage so you will have the support you need at all times. We staff to AWHONN standards.
This unit has a Maternal Cardiac program. We have a Fetal Surgery program, supporting the following among other things: Intrauterine Fetal Neural Tube Defect repair Intrauterine ablations for twin-to-twin transfusions (TTTS) Fetal blood transfusions Amniotic fluid reduction 80% of the nurses on this unit hold advanced certifications. Our nurses are represented on our Shared Governance committee. This is a night shift only position. There are no rotations between night and day shift.
Function/Duties of Position:quality, and financial leadership for one or more inpatient or ambulatory clinical units or
programs. The Nurse Manager ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient- and family centered care in alignment with organizational priorities and the Professional Practice Model.
This role fosters a supportive and professional practice environment, promotes staff engagement
and professional development, and partners with interdisciplinary teams to achieve excellence in
clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and patient experience.
The Nurse Manager differs from the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) in that the Nurse Manager
holds primary accountability for operations, staffing, quality, and fiscal management for one or
more inpatient or ambulatory units or clinical programs. The Nurse Manager operates with
independent decision-making authority appropriate to the size, complexity, and scope of the
assigned area(s), which may range from a single unit to multiple units or programs
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategic & Program Planning — The Nurse Manager develops and executes short and long-term goals aligned with organizational, division, and nursing priorities. This
includes establishing measurable objectives, monitoring performance outcomes, and
adjusting plans based on data, results, and stakeholder feedback. The Nurse Manager
engages staff in shared governance and continuous improvement initiatives to advance
clinical practice and operational efficiency.
2. Operational Leadership — The Nurse Manager provides leadership for daily operations
across assigned inpatient or ambulatory units, ensuring effective patient care delivery,
patient flow, and workflow coordination. The role maintains visibility with staff, fosters
open communication, promotes collaboration, and models accountability. The Nurse
Manager also leads initiatives to enhance efficiency, integration, and overall patient
experience.
3. Financial & Resource Management — The Nurse Manager develops, monitors, and
manages operating budgets while tracking productivity, overtime, and resource
utilization. The role implements cost-effective strategies while maintaining high
standards of patient care and partners with leadership to plan for staffing, capital, and
other resource needs to ensure the operational sustainability of the units or programs.
4. Human Resources & Staff Development — The Nurse Manager recruits, hires,
evaluates, and develops staff while fostering engagement, recognition, and
accountability. The role provides coaching and mentoring to emerging leaders, such as
Assistant Nurse Managers or charge nurses and supports succession planning. The Nurse
Manager ensures compliance with labor agreements, organizational policies, and
professional practice standards, promoting a positive and professional work environment.
5. Quality, Safety & Performance Improvement — The Nurse Manager develops,
implements, and evaluates quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives
appropriate to the scope of assigned units or programs. The role uses data and evidence-based practices to identify opportunities for improvement, mitigate risk, and drive high quality patient outcomes. The Nurse Manager fosters a culture of safety, equity, and
continuous learning, promoting excellence in care delivery.
6. Professional Practice & Collaboration — The Nurse Manager models ethical and
evidence-based nursing practice consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics, Nurse Practice
Act, and organizational values. The role engages in interdisciplinary collaboration to
advance clinical care, operational effectiveness, and patient outcomes. The Nurse
Manager represents units and programs in organizational initiatives and supports the
development of a professional, inclusive practice environment that values diversity and
promotes staff engagement
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Master’s degree in nursing or related field (e.g., MBA with healthcare concentration,
- Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in a related specialty AND
- One (1) year of recent relevant leadership experience (e.g., charge nurse, preceptor,
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex operations in a large, matrixed healthcare
- Unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
- BLS for healthcare providers required.
- Professional certification in nursing leadership (e.g., NE-BC, CNML) required within 2
This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:
- Comprehensive health care plans that cover 100% for a full-time employee and
- $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
- Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
- Paid time off- 208 hours per year (full-time), prorated for part-time
- Extended illness bank- 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time
- 9 paid holidays per year
- Three weeks of paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance program (up to 5k)
- Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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