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Family Birth Center Manager

  • Carmichael, California
  • Mercy San Juan Medical Center
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The posted compensation range of $83.09 - $111.27 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Department: Family Birth Center
  • Hours/Pay Period: 80
  • Requisition ID: 2026-462340
  • Remote: No
  • Weekly Schedule: regular business hours
  • Shift: Day
  • Category: Nursing Leadership

Family Birth Center Manager

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

Family Birth Center Nurse Manager

Shape the Future of Perinatal Care: Lead Our Award-Winning Family Birth Center at Mercy San Juan!

Are you a visionary nurse leader passionate about making a profound difference in the lives of women and their families? Do you thrive in a challenging yet incredibly rewarding environment, ready to elevate an already exceptional team to new heights? If so, we invite you to seize a truly extraordinary opportunity at Mercy San Juan Medical Center!

Mercy San Juan, a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Family Birth Center (FBC) Leader to join our nationally recognized team. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to lead by example, inspire excellence, and fundamentally improve outcomes for a diverse and high-risk patient population.

Imagine leading a team that:

  • Delivers unparalleled care: Our Family Birth Center is proudly recognized by The Joint Commission with an Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care, a testament to our unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and excellence.
  • Empowers mothers with complex needs: We offer a specialized Diabetes and Pregnancy Program, providing crucial support and expert care to expectant mothers managing this challenging condition.
  • Provides comprehensive high-risk expertise: As the Level 3 High-Risk Facility within the greater Sacramento Dignity Hospitals, we are a beacon of hope for families facing complex pregnancies. Our dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists are specialized in high-risk and antepartum care, ensuring both mom and baby receive the highest level of medical attention. We are a crucial referral center for Northern California, often welcoming antepartum transfers who may remain with us for extended periods until a safe delivery.
  • It is supported by cutting-edge resources: Our FBC boasts 28 beds, including 12 labor beds, 2 state-of-the-art Operating Rooms, a 2-patient PACU, 2 triage bays, and a 14-bed private Mother-Baby unit. We also have a Level III NICU adjoining our Family Birth Center, offering seamless support for our patients and care team.
  • Benefits from dedicated internal support: We average 150 deliveries a month, supported by experienced Nurse Shift Managers, a Perinatal Safety Specialist, and a Perinatal Certified Nurse Specialist. Crucially, we have in-house OB hospitalists and designated OB anesthesiologists to provide immediate and expert care to our patients and invaluable support to our staff 24/7.
  • Embraces innovation and continuous learning: Unique to CommonSpirit Health, our Women’s & Infants Service Line (WISL) supports all FBCs across our enterprise, focusing on new evidence-based practices and research. You'll be at the forefront of perinatal advancements, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

We are searching for a proven leader who:

  • Possesses significant experience leading a Family Birth Center through transformation. You understand the intricacies of driving change and fostering a positive, high-performing work environment.
  • Has a strong background in union environments and your ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, and build consensus will be critical to our continued success.
  • Demonstrates an exceptional ability to increase employee engagement by fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, and professional growth.
  • Exemplifies compassionate leadership, inspiring your team to provide the highest quality, patient-centered care.

This is more than a leadership position; it's an opportunity to make a profound impact on the health and well-being of a diverse and challenging patient population. You will play a vital role in upholding our mission as a not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to serving our community with excellence.

If you are ready to embrace a leadership role where your expertise will be valued, your passion ignited, and your impact undeniable, we encourage you to apply. Join Mercy San Juan and help us write the next chapter in exceptional perinatal care!

Apply today and lead the way in making a difference in the lives of women with high-risk pregnancies!

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Job Requirements

Required: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent education and experience
  • Minimum of three (3) years related nursing experience AND one year of leadership experience in the specialty.
  • Current CA RN license 
  • Current AHA BLS and ACLS
  • NRP within 6 months of hire 

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Family Birth Center Manager at Mercy San Juan Medical Center?

  • Collaborative
  • Compassionate
  • Efficient
  • Good Listener
  • Organized
  • Problem-Solver

Your Potential Career Path

This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.

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While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

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At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

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CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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