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Job Description
Nurse Manager - Women's, NICU, and L&D Novant Health - 3.7 Mount Pleasant, SC Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Qualifications Clinical staff performance evaluation RN License Managing healthcare operations budgets Safety regulations Clinical skill development Patient safety measures implementation Employee relationship building Performance feedback (performance evaluation method) Change management Disciplinary action management Team development Hiring Recruitment and selection Bachelor's degree Conflict management Recruiting Relationship management Purchasing Interviewing Bachelor's degree in nursing Computer skills Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise Budget management in healthcare Training Hospital regulatory compliance Project leadership Staffing management Patient safety compliance management
Full Job Description What We Offer:
Location:
Mount Pleasant, SC (Charleston Area)
Facility:
Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center Department:
Women's & Children's Services Employment Type:
Full-Time, Day Shift (With 24/7 accountability) At Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center, located in beautiful Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, we combine advanced medical technology with compassionate, community-focused care. As an integral part of the expanding Novant Health system, our dedicated women's services program features expert maternity suites and Mount Pleasant's only Level II Special Care Nursery (NICU). We are committed to providing a remarkable, safe, and supportive birth and healing experience for families across the Lowcountry. In this role, you will champion clinical excellence, cultivate a supportive team culture, manage operational budgets, and ensure absolute regulatory compliance. You will serve as a vital link between frontline clinical staff, providers, and executive leadership to maintain Novant Health's high standards of quality, safety, and patient experience.
What We're Looking For:
Education:
4 Year / Bachelors Degree. Bachelors Degree in Nursing required. Graduate Degree, preferred.
Experience:
Two years demonstrated leadership experience, preferred. Three years clinical RN experience in an acute care setting, preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy
NH-HR-3096.
Licensure/certification/registration:
Current RN licensure in appropriate state required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required. Board certification in area of practice, preferred.
Additional skills required:
Understands and applies: current and future trends/practice in area of responsibility; regulatory and governing standards, policies and procedures; information systems and software used in area of responsibility; equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; skills in interviewing and selection process; understanding of budgeting, staffing, payroll and purchasing processes; implementation of competency, feedback, development and progressive discipline processes; teambuilding, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills; principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models; decision making, project leadership and consultation, delegation and communication skills; customer needs and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations; principles of change management.
Additional skills preferred:
Board certification in area of practice.
What You'll Do:
Direct day-to-day operations and clinical workflows across L&D, the Level II NICU, and postpartum care units. Maintain a standard of high-quality, patient-centered care by implementing evidence-based practices and driving performance improvement initiatives. Ensure full compliance with all local, state, federal, and Joint Commission regulations. Recruit, retain, and mentor a high-performing nursing team. Foster a healthy work environment rooted in safe communication, accountability, and psychological safety. Oversee scheduling, performance evaluations, and the professional growth of your staff. Develop and manage the annual operational and capital budgets for Women's Services. Optimize resource allocation, staffing grids, and productivity metrics to align with patient acuity and volume demands. Collaborate with material management to ensure continuous availability of essential specialized clinical equipment.
