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RN Nurse Manager - Labor and Delivery

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Santa Monica, California

RN Nurse Manager of our Labor and Delivery unit at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Jul 22

Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
Labor and Delivery unit · Hospital caring for the laboring patientLaboring patients
License
RN license Upon hire: California Registered Nurse License.California Registered Nurse License, upon hire
Term
PermanentFull time

Do you qualify?

License
California Registered Nurse License, upon hire Upon hire: California Registered Nurse License. Check your license
Certification
National Provider BLS - American Heart Association, upon hire Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, from an accredited college or university.
Experience
4 years supervisory experience as an RN in an acute care hospital 4 years Supervisory experience as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital.
Experience
Labor & Delivery nursing experience Experience in Labor & Delivery nursing.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Pays above most California L&D rolesCalifornia L&D postings that state pay run $62/hr to $98/hr, the middle half $63/hr to $87/hr, across 39 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$10,000
Bonus
$10,000 hiring bonus $10,000 hiring bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.Eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment
Bonus
Leader Annual Incentive Program eligibility Competitive compensation including eligibility for the Leader Annual Incentive Program
Extra pay
Shift differentials, on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
Pay reviews
Placement in range based on relevant job experience and other applicable factors The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors.

Benefits

  • BenefitsLeader Time-Off ProgramLeader Time-Off Program
  • BenefitsBest-in-Class benefitsBest-in-Class benefits
  • BenefitsRetirement 401(k) savings plan with employer matchinga retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
  • BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision health care benefitshealth care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • BenefitsLife insurancelife insurance
  • BenefitsDisability insurancedisability insurance
More benefits (4)
  • BenefitsPaid parental leave, vacations, holidays, and health-issue time offpaid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues
  • Competitive compensation including eligibility for the Leader Annual Incentive Program
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
  • Paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, and health issues time off

The role and schedule

Day to day
Provide leadership, plan, organize, and supervise personnel to provide leadership, plan, organize, and supervise personnel
Day to day
Manage, report on, and provide resources for the L&D unit to manage, report on, and provide resources for the Labor and Delivery unit
Day to day
Lead and communicate with physicians, other department managers, and staff the ability to lead and communicate appropriately with physicians, other department managers, and staff are essential
Patients
High-risk postpartum and OB triage patients high-risk postpartum and OB triage patients seen for emergent conditions
Cross-training
OR circulating and PACU services circulating in the OR, PACU services
On call
On-call rotation
Details
Welcomes more than 2,200 babies a year Our fast-paced Labor and Delivery unit welcomes more than 2,200 babies into the world each year.
Details
Level 3 NICU within the unit our unit consists of a level 3 NICU caring for high-risk infants
Details
Magnet-designated hospital Be a part of our distinguished team at our Magnet Designated hospital

The workplace

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Labor & Delivery is a specialty you move into. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.

Original listing

Posted on Providence’s careers page.

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RN Nurse Manager of our Labor and Delivery unit at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. This is a full-time leadership position. Be a part of our distinguished team at our Magnet Designated hospital dedicated to excellence in patient care. Our fast-paced Labor and Delivery unit welcomes more than 2,200 babies into the world each year.

This position not only offers a wonderful opportunity to lead an experienced group of clinicians but additional perks include:

$10,000 hiring bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Competitive compensation including eligibility for the Leader Annual Incentive Program

Leader Time-Off Program

  • Best-in-Class benefits

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of best practice for quality delivery of care and patient safety in the Labor and Delivery unit. Will possess knowledgeable resource to staff, the ability to lead and communicate appropriately with physicians, other department managers, and staff are essential.

Under general direction, and in accordance with the State of California Nurse Practice Act, and the goals, objectives and strategic plan of the organization, to provide leadership, plan, organize, and supervise personnel; to manage, report on, and provide resources for the Labor and Delivery unit; and to perform related work as required.

Providence Saint John's Health Center has been recognized as a Magnet® hospital in 2025 —a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only 9.96% of U. S. hospitals earn Magnet® recognition, which means that only 1% of U. S. hospitals are four times designated. We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 17 types of care by U. S. News & World Report and honored by Newsweek and Healthgrades for exceptional clinical quality.

We are known throughout Santa Monica for providing top-notch obstetrical care and our unit consists of a level 3 NICU caring for high-risk infants. This dynamic environment provides opportunities from caring for the laboring patient, circulating in the OR, PACU services, and high-risk postpartum and OB triage patients seen for emergent conditions.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Saint Johns Health Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required

qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, from an accredited college or university.

Upon hire: California Registered Nurse License. Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

4 years Supervisory experience as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital.

Experience in Labor & Delivery nursing.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

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About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington.

As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as

  • shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits . Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act .

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer . We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

  • Requsition ID: 447461
  • Company: Providence Jobs
  • Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing
  • Job Function: Nursing
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Schedule

Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Leadership Department: 7006 PSJHC L AND D Address: CA Santa Monica 2121 Santa Monica Blvd Work Location: Providence Saint John's Health Ctr-Santa Monica Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $74.54 - $117.65 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as

  • shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

What's around it?

In Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$2,402/mo
Household income
$114,885/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Santa Monica, CA

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