Location & Practice Overview

This full-time nursing leadership position is located at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, 5656 Kelley Street, Houston, TX 77026. The role sits within Harris Health System’s Women and Infants Services and focuses on the Labor and Delivery Unit in an inpatient hospital setting.

Facility Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (215 licensed beds)
Address 5656 Kelley Street, Houston, TX 77026
Department Labor and Delivery / Women and Infants Services
Setting Inpatient hospital unit

Responsibilities

  • Direct day-to-day operations of the Labor and Delivery Unit, including coordination of LDR suite activity and workflow.
  • Allocate staffing, equipment and supplies to support safe care while controlling departmental costs.
  • Exercise operational and human-resources authority within Harris Health policies, including performance accountability.
  • Coach nursing personnel on clinical practice standards and reinforce professional accountability across the unit.
  • Coordinate activities with physicians, nurses and technicians to maintain consistent care processes and unit effectiveness.

The position reports within the nursing leadership structure under the Chief Nursing Officer and Nurse Executive Council.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required credentials establish eligibility; preferred qualifications strengthen candidacy.

Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Preferred Education
Master’s degree
Licensure
Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license
Required Experience
At least two years of nursing experience and one year of clinical management or supervisory experience
Certification
Nursing specialty or nursing administration certification required within two years of appointment

Compensation & Benefits

Annual compensation and benefits package for this leadership role.

  • $129,000–$168,000 per year
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts; short- and long-term disability; life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan and employee assistance program
  • Subsidized parking, credit union membership and employee disaster relief program
  • Shift differentials for evenings, nights, weekends and holidays where applicable

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Full-time
Work Setting On-site at the hospital Labor and Delivery unit
Schedule Notes Specific shift times, weekend rotation and on-call expectations are not detailed in the posting

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The unit cares for pregnant and postpartum patients whose needs range from straightforward labor and delivery to complex maternal and obstetric conditions. Newborns with elevated risk, including very low birth-weight infants, receive support through the hospital’s specialized nursery services.

Primary Patients Pregnant and postpartum women
Clinical Complexity Routine labor through complex medical, surgical and obstetrical conditions
Newborn Support High-risk deliveries and specialized newborn care

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Clinical activity centers on the processes of labor, childbirth and immediate recovery, including both vaginal and operative deliveries.

Core Processes Labor, childbirth and recovery in LDR suites
Operative Delivery Caesarean deliveries
VBAC Pathway Trial of labor after Caesarean
Complex Care Coordination for high-risk pregnancies and complex maternal conditions

Role Highlights

The position pairs unit-level operational control with direct responsibility for nursing staff development in a public safety-net maternity service.

  • Single-unit operational ownership of Labor and Delivery, including resource and staffing decisions
  • Formal coaching and accountability role for the nursing team
  • Leadership placement inside a large public healthcare system serving Harris County

About Harris Health System

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net organization established in 1966 to serve residents of Harris County, Texas. It operates acute-care hospitals and an extensive network of outpatient and ambulatory facilities that provide primary care, specialty care, emergency services and maternity care across the county.

Organization Type Public safety-net healthcare system
Founded 1966
Service Area Harris County, Texas
Scope Hospitals plus outpatient and ambulatory network

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the position require dedicated Labor and Delivery experience?
The posting requires two years of nursing experience and one year of clinical management or supervisory experience. It does not list a separate minimum number of years specifically in Labor and Delivery.
When must the required certification be obtained?
Certification in a nursing specialty or nursing administration must be completed within two years of appointment. Accepted credentials should be confirmed with Harris Health.
What level of decision-making authority does the manager hold?
The role carries operational and human-resources decision-making authority for the Labor and Delivery Unit within Harris Health’s established policies and procedures.
How does the facility’s maternal designation shape the manager’s priorities?
LBJ Hospital holds Maternal Level III designation, indicating capacity for complex maternal and obstetric conditions. The manager supports consistent clinical practices that align with that level of care.
Is the master’s degree mandatory?
No. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is required; a master’s degree is preferred but not mandatory.

Nursing Leadership in Obstetric Unit Management

Managing a hospital Labor and Delivery service requires continuous balancing of three demands: reliable clinical standards for mothers and newborns, development of the nursing workforce, and disciplined use of staffing and material resources. In a public safety-net environment such as Harris Health’s Houston campus, the Nurse Manager must translate system policies into unit-level practice while remaining responsive to fluctuating acuity and volume. The role therefore sits at the intersection of clinical oversight and operational accountability. Candidates who already combine bedside maternity experience with supervisory responsibility will find the position tests both judgment under pressure and the ability to sustain consistent practice across an entire team. Success depends less on individual case management and more on creating conditions in which safe, efficient obstetric care can occur shift after shift.

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