#137750 (RN) Perinatal Nurse Manager - Postpartum

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the “gold standard” for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

UC San Diego Health is a regional leader in perinatal care, delivering comprehensive, high-risk obstetric and neonatal services across Jacobs and Hillcrest Medical Centers. Our Perinatal Services team is committed to exceptional outcomes for perinatal patients and infants, combining advanced clinical care, continuous quality improvement, and truly family-centered service.

The Postpartum unit provides high-acuity postpartum care for perinatal patients and newborns following delivery through discharge. The Perinatal Nurse Manager oversees postpartum and couplet operations, including unit workflow, staffing, newborn care, lactation nursing support and discharge readiness. This manager works closely with pediatric and obstetric providers, lactation nurses, case management, social work and other interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive support and education - strengthening quality patient outcomes and positive patient and family experiences.

The Nurse Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for their assigned service area, ensuring delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. This role is accountable for administrative planning and execution — including staffing, fiscal oversight, resource allocation, and operational performance — to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

The Nurse Manager cultivates a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and shared governance, promoting open communication and innovation to advance nursing practice and optimize outcomes. This role owns the quality, safety, patient experience, and cost-effectiveness of care across their service area.

In partnership with nursing leadership, physicians, and interprofessional teams, the Nurse Manager designs, implements, and evaluates programs, policies, and performance improvement initiatives that advance UC San Diego Health’s mission, improve patient outcomes, and promote clinical excellence. They serve as a clinical and operational resource to staff, physicians, and students, ensuring evidence-based standards and regulatory compliance are consistently met.

The Nurse Manager maintains 24/7 accountability for operations, including staffing, fiscal oversight, performance management, and continuous improvement of patient care processes and workflows. They ensure operational readiness, resolve challenges proactively, and drive efficiency while maintaining high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California.
• BART or BLS at time of hire, with commitment to obtain BART within six (6) months.
• Advanced provider NRP certification.
• Fetal Monitoring Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• 8+ years of relevant RN experience in a large acute care hospital.
• Labor & delivery, postpartum, and/or newborn experience, preferably high-risk.
• 3+ years supervisory/management experience.
• Strong hospital management skills, including staffing, fiscal, and operational oversight.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills across disciplines.
• Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, licensing, and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with healthcare IT, workflows, and patient care processes.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with empathy and professionalism.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in nursing or relevant area.
• Specialty certification: RNC, NE-BC, and/or CNML.
• Previous experience at UC San Diego Health.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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