L&D and High Risk Antepartum Unit Manager Nursing

Nurse Manager – L&D and High Risk Antepartum

Nurse Manager in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department: L&D and High Risk Antepartum

Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Nurse Manager to join our Labor and Delivery (L&D) and High Risk Antepartum unit at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. As a leading healthcare provider in western Massachusetts, Baystate Medical Center delivers comprehensive maternity and women’s health services, supporting patients throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the antepartum period. Our unit provides compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to expectant mothers, including those experiencing high-risk pregnancies who require specialized monitoring and management. Our multidisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals works collaboratively to promote safe, positive birth experiences and optimal outcomes for mothers and babies.

The Nurse Manager role offers the opportunity to shape nursing practice, support team growth, and advance exceptional, evidence-based care for laboring patients and those experiencing high-risk pregnancies across western Massachusetts, while collaborating with a dedicated team committed to maternal and fetal safety, clinical excellence, and family-centered care.

The Nurse Manager Will:

• Develop and maintain staffing plans, schedules, and assignments to meet patient care needs and operational demands.
• Conduct staff performance management, including coaching, feedback, competency validation, and corrective action when appropriate.
• Manage departmental budgets, supplies, equipment, and other resources to support efficient operations.
• Establish and monitor department goals, workflows, and performance metrics, addressing barriers and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate orientation, onboarding, education, and ongoing competency development for team members.
• Partner with Human Resources, nursing leadership, medical staff, and other departments to resolve operational and employee-related issues.
• Lead process improvement and change initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and sustained results.
• Respond to patient, family, and staff concerns, promoting timely resolution and service recovery when needed.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Days
• Hours: 40
• Schedule: M-F 8a-4:30p

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includesBaystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills  

• Successfully passed Board of Registration in Nursing Examination and is licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
• Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of nursing in related setting

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Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.