About the Role

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to lead our Birthplace inpatient services, including Labor & Delivery, Mother Baby, and Antepartum. This key leadership role is responsible for nursing operations, clinical excellence, employee engagement, quality outcomes, and an exceptional patient experience across our maternal--newborn services.

The Nurse Manager partners closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams and provides oversight of professional and ancillary staff, ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Why Bronson?

Bronson is known for a people-first culture and strong support for leaders.

We offer:

Day-one health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Competitive leadership compensation

Generous paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement and leadership development programs

Comprehensive wellness and work-life balance benefits

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus

About the Birthplace

Bronson Battle Creek Birthplace delivers comprehensive maternal--newborn care in a modern inpatient setting, including:

15-bed unit

11 Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Postpartum (LDRP) beds

4 Antepartum/Post-Op beds

2 Operating Rooms

3 Triage bays

Newborn nursery

Patient populations include pregnant, laboring, and postpartum patients, as well as healthy newborns.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

Provide overall leadership and operational oversight for assigned nursing units

Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and accreditation standards

Lead staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization to support safe, effective care

Participate in short- and long-term planning and budget development

Quality, Safety & Patient Experience

Evaluate the quality, effectiveness, and appropriateness of nursing care

Promote patient- and family-centered care, advocacy, and ethical treatment

Ensure compliance with documentation, medication, and safety standards

Investigate and resolve incidents, complaints, and service concerns

Staff Engagement & Development

Recruit, hire, orient, mentor, develop, and retain nursing and support staff

Foster shared governance, unit councils, and staff participation in decision-making

Conduct performance evaluations and support ongoing professional development

Promote a positive, inclusive, and culturally competent work environment

Collaboration & Clinical Practice

Partner closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams

Support evidence-based practice, peer review, and clinical excellence

Serve as a resource for complex or sensitive clinical situations

Ensure care delivery aligns with professional nursing standards and scope of practice

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

3--5 years of progressively responsible clinical and supervisory nursing experience

Current Michigan RN license in good standing

BLS certification

Strong communication, leadership, and data-analysis skills

Proficiency with electronic health records and standard computer applications

Preferred

Master's degree in Nursing, MBA, or Master of Health Administration

Prior leadership experience in women's health or maternal--newborn services

Physical & Work Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 20 pounds; assist with he

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