This individual will oversee our 23-bed high risk Labor & Delivery unit as well as our 15-bed Antepartum unit. Approximately 38 FTEs including 4 Assistant Nurse Managers (2 days, 2 nights), a Nurse Clinician, RNs, OB Techs and Unit Clerks. Reports to the Director of Womens and Childrens Services who reports to the CNO. In addition to being a Magnet hospital, we are a Level III trauma center and have applied for Level II trauma designation. Managers are responsible for their department budget, managing productivity, hiring, discipline/termination of employees, performance evaluations, etc. Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Nursing required. Due to our Magnet designation, a Masters Degree will be required by 2013 (either the Bachelors or Masters Degree must be in Nursing, but both do not have to be). Must have Labor & Delivery management experience (minimum of 2 years). National certification a plus.