(RN) Perinatal Nurse Manager - 137161

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.

We are seeking two Nurse Managers to join our Perinatal leadership team in a shared model, providing operational, clinical, and quality oversight across Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and related perinatal services. These leaders will collaborate closely with physician teams, the Director of Women's Services, and interprofessional partners to drive patient safety, optimize outcomes, and strengthen team engagement.

Position 1: Nurse Manager - Labor & Delivery, Antepartum & Birth Center Operations

This Nurse Manager oversees antepartum care, birth center operations, and the Labor & Delivery nursing teams at Jacobs Medical Center. They lead a high-volume, high-acuity environment with complex care transitions for perinatal patients and infants.

The manager ensures staff competency, emergency readiness, and adherence to best practices in obstetric and neonatal safety. They partner with faculty and advanced practice providers to optimize workflow, enhance patient experience, and maintain continuous readiness for regulatory and accreditation standards.

This leader drives process improvements to reduce delays, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, and elevate provider and patient satisfaction across multiple collaborative teams.

Position 2: Nurse Manager - Labor & Delivery, OB Operating Room & Triage

This Nurse Manager leads L&D Operating Room and Triage services at Jacobs Medical Center, including nursing staff and surgical technicians, ensuring timely, coordinated, and safe care for perinatal patients and infants.

They manage scheduling for C-sections, inductions, and other perinatal procedures, maintaining operational efficiency and clinical throughput. Partnering closely with the Emergency Department, Newborn, Neonatal, Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Obstetrics teams, they ensure smooth handoffs, effective capacity management, and readiness for high-acuity cases.

The Nurse manager ensures OR readiness, infection control compliance, and ongoing staff education, while addressing operational challenges such as procedure delays, inefficiency, and workflow gaps. They drive continuous improvements in safety, efficiency, and patient outcomes, especially during peak birth periods.

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 fosters a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and shared governance, promoting open communication and innovation to advance nursing practice and optimize outcomes. They are accountable for the quality, safety, patient experience, and cost-effectiveness of care across their departments.

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.

• 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.

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

• 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.