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Job Description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Lead at One of the Nation's Top-Delivering Hospitals
Are you a passionate nursing leader with expertise in Maternal-Newborn care and a desire to make a lasting impact on patients, families, and caregivers? Join our award-winning Women's & Children's team as the Nurse Manager of our 62-bed Postpartum Unit and help shape the future of care at one of the Top 10 delivering hospitals in the United States.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced nursing leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to clinical excellence, team development, patient satisfaction, and operational success.
Why This Opportunity?
Lead a high-volume, high-performing 62-bed Postpartum Unit
Partner closely with leaders across the entire Women's Service Line
Influence strategy, quality outcomes, patient experience, and workforce engagement
Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate, exceptional care
Make a meaningful impact on mothers, newborns, and families during one of life's most important moments
Position Overview
As Nurse Manager, you will have 24-hour accountability for the delivery of nursing care within the Postpartum unit. You will create and sustain a professional practice environment that aligns with organizational mission, values, and service standards while driving:
Exceptional patient outcomes
Coworker engagement and retention
Quality and safety initiatives
Operational excellence
Financial stewardship
Physician and interdisciplinary collaboration
You will serve as a key leader within Women's Services, working across departments to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategic Direction
Develop and execute departmental goals aligned with organizational strategy
Participate in nursing strategic planning initiatives
Foster a culture of shared governance, accountability, and engagement
Lead departmental participation in councils, committees, and process improvement activities
Clinical Operations
Maintain 24/7 accountability for patient care and departmental operations
Develop staffing plans that effectively balance patient needs and resources
Ensure safe, efficient patient flow and placement
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to remove barriers to care
Promote compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
Quality & Patient Experience
Drive performance improvement initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes
Champion patient safety and evidence-based practice
Utilize data and quality metrics to improve care delivery
Ensure an exceptional experience for patients and families
Lead the implementation of organization quality and safety goals
Team Development & Human Resources
Recruit, hire, and retain top nursing talent
Foster an engaged and supportive work environment
Oversee competency validation and professional development
Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management
Promote continuing education and career growth opportunities
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
Current RN license (or eligible RN licensure in state of practice)
Nursing certification required
Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership experience
Demonstrated success leading teams, managing operations, and improving outcomes
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
Ability to analyze and interpret data to drive decision-making
Preferred
Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
Maternal-Newborn, Women's Health, Postpartum, or Neonatal leadership experience
Experience leading in a high-volume acute care environment
The Ideal Candidate
Has deep expertise in Maternal-Newborn care
Inspires and develops high-performing teams
Leads with compassion, accountability, and integrity
Embraces innovation and continuous improvement
Builds strong partnerships across Women's Services and the interdisciplinary care team
Join a Team That Delivers Excellence
If you're ready to lead one of the country's premier Postpartum programs and make a meaningful difference for mothers, babies, and caregivers every day, we'd love to connect with you.
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
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Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
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