Job Description & Qualifications
University Hospitals
Lead. Inspire. Transform the Birth Experience.
At University Hospitals, we believe every birth story matters. As a Nurse Manager within the Steve and Loree Potash Women’s & Newborn Center, you’ll play a pivotal leadership role in shaping exceptional care experiences for mothers, babies, and families during life’s most meaningful moments.
This is more than a management position. It’s an opportunity to lead highly skilled nursing teams, champion evidence-based practice, drive innovation, and create an environment where both caregivers and patients thrive. If you are a passionate nursing leader with experience in Women’s Health, Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby, Antenatal, or NICU services, we’d love to meet you.
Why Join the Steve and Loree Potash Women’s & Newborn Center?
The Steve and Loree Potash Women’s & Newborn Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive, family-centered care for women and newborns in a compassionate and technologically advanced environment. Our teams work collaboratively to deliver exceptional outcomes while supporting families throughout pregnancy, birth, recovery, and beyond.
As a nurse leader, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Influence the future of women’s and newborn healthcare
- Lead high-performing interdisciplinary teams
- Support innovative clinical programs and service expansion
- Drive patient experience initiatives and quality outcomes
- Mentor and develop the next generation of nursing professionals
- Partner with physicians, advanced practice providers, and operational leaders to advance excellence in care
What You’ll Do
Lead Clinical Excellence
- Direct and oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing process.
- Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
- Foster a culture focused on continuous improvement, patient safety, and clinical excellence.
- Utilize research and best practices to improve outcomes for mothers and newborns.
Champion the Patient & Family Experience
- Promote an environment centered on compassionate, family-focused care.
- Create positive experiences that reflect the unique needs of women, infants, and families.
- Ensure patient satisfaction remains at the forefront of operational and clinical decisions.
Develop and Inspire Teams
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain talented nursing professionals.
- Create opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
- Empower staff through coaching, engagement, and shared decision-making.
- Foster accountability, teamwork, and collaborative problem-solving.
Drive Strategic Growth & Innovation
- Support departmental initiatives, program development, and organizational transformation.
- Collaborate within a professional governance model to share ideas, best practices, and results.
- Lead change initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Manage Operations & Performance
- Ensure achievement of operational, quality, and financial goals.
- Monitor key performance indicators and drive performance improvement efforts.
- Maintain regulatory compliance and accreditation standards.
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Oversee resource utilization to support excellent patient care and staff satisfaction.
Why University Hospitals?
At University Hospitals, our mission is to heal, teach, and discover. We are committed to supporting our caregivers through professional development, leadership opportunities, collaboration, and a culture centered on compassion and excellence.
Here, you’ll find:
- Meaningful work that impacts families every day
- A collaborative and supportive leadership team
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- An inclusive culture where your voice matters
- The ability to influence the future of women’s and newborn healthcare
Ready to Make a Lasting Impact?
Join the dedicated team at the Steve and Loree Potash Women’s & Newborn Center and help ensure every mother, baby, and family receives the exceptional care they deserve.
What We’re Looking For
Required Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or
- Master of Nursing (MN)
- Master’s Degree required for leadership roles supporting:
- Level IV NICU
- Labor & Delivery
- Postpartum
- Antenatal Services
- Level IV NICU
Required Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience preferably in Obstetrics, Women’s Health, Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby, NICU, or related specialty areas.
Skills for Success
We’re seeking a leader who demonstrates:
- Exceptional nursing leadership abilities
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Effective team development and coaching expertise
- Change management and strategic thinking capabilities
- Experience managing human and material resources
- Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to remain effective in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with healthcare technology and computer applications
Licensure & Certifications
- Current Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) License or Multistate Compact RN License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Specialty clinical or leadership certification required within one year of hire
Physical Demands
- Standing Occasionally
- Walking Occasionally
- Sitting Constantly
- Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Balancing Rarely
- Stooping Rarely
- Kneeling Rarely
- Crouching Rarely
- Crawling Rarely
- Reaching Rarely
- Handling Occasionally
- Grasping Occasionally
- Feeling Rarely
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Frequently
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently
Additional Salary Detail:
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of posting of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, union negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). This figure does not include, unless otherwise stated incentive pay or shift differential pay or the value of University Hospitals’ comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plan options, and additional offerings. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.
For over 150 years, University Hospitals has been dedicated to our mission To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. Starting as a small Cleveland hospital in 1866, UH has grown into 18 hospitals and 40 health centers, serving 1 million people annually.
UH delivers exceptional care, advances medical innovation, and trains future healthcare leaders. Now, you have the opportunity to add your talents to this legacy of care. At UH, you’ll join a collaborative team in an inspiring environment where your skills and ideas will be valued. Together, we can continue to shape the future of healthcare and deliver on the promise of our mission for generations to come.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Your Nursing Talent Can Be The Difference.
Our UH health system cares for more than a million patients a year, one patient at a time. You chose a career in nursing because you wanted to help; to improve lives, including your own; and to have real impact. When it comes to choosing the perfect place to share and grow your talents, you deserve to be among those who share your passion and dedication too. That’s us.
Join Us and Be the difference in Advancing the Science of Health and the Art of Compassion.
We combine the best of evidence-based nursing with personalized care to provide the best healing experience for those we serve. The result is a different level of patient-focused healthcare and a different caliber of opportunity for our nurses.
Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans and individuals with disabilities

University Hospitals is a national leader in healthcare that takes pride in calling Northeast Ohio home. With more than 150 locations throughout Cleveland and the surrounding metropolitan areas, UH provides unique opportunities to deliver world-class care in the communities where our employees live, work, and play.
We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.
View complete wellness and benefits details on our Why Choose Us page.

We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.


Working at University Hospitals
Careers at UH offers opportunities to provide care locally in the Cleveland area with the power to impact healthcare nationwide. As leaders in our industry, our staff share a commitment to be the difference in the lives of our patients and our communities from Northeast Ohio and beyond. Look at this video to discover how we’re building an organization for the future today.
Nightshift Module
Night shift provides a unique and rewarding opportunity for caregivers who thrive in a close-knit, supportive environment. With fewer distractions and a calmer atmosphere, you’ll have the chance to foster meaningful relationships with both colleagues and patients. The quieter pace allows for more in-depth patient connections, greater autonomy, and the opportunity to refine your skills. Whether it’s the flexibility to fit your lifestyle, the teamwork and problem-solving that come with a close-knit team, or the financial benefits of shift differential pay, night shift offers a space where you can grow both personally and professionally. If you excel in a late-night environment and appreciate the independence and collaboration it offers, our night shift team is the perfect fit for you!
Hear from our team about why they enjoy working the night shift and how it has shaped their careers.
Sara H.
Multi Modality
I like nightshift because the smaller staff helps me build connections and friendships with the staff around me. Helping us to better communicate without any issues, including doctors. I can work independently, keeping my thinking skills sharp. Even when it is quiet, it is never boring.










