Director, Nursing / OB / Full Time

About the Role

Lead and oversee nursing services to ensure safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care. This role aligns clinical practice with organizational goals, fosters staff development, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives continuous improvement in outcomes and service excellence. This is an onsite, full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations by planning, implementing, and evaluating staffing, workflow, and patient care activities to ensure high-quality, efficient, and safe services across the department/unit.
• Provide leadership coverage in the absence of the Vice President, Patient Services as assigned.
• Assess, coordinate, and provide staff education, orientation, and competency programs.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coach and mentor team members, and ensure accountability through feedback and disciplinary action when necessary.
• Monitor and implement performance improvement initiatives, analyze key metrics, and ensure compliance with all regulatory, accrediting, and hospital standards. Prepare for inspections and act as a resource for policies, protocols, and best practices.
• Foster strong relationships and communicate effectively with staff, physicians, patients, and leadership. Lead department/unit meetings, disseminate critical information, and respond to issues and service recovery needs in a timely, professional manner.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage budgets, capital requests, and payroll. Utilize benchmarks and data analytics to support cost-effective care delivery, resource utilization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement safety protocols, infection control standards, and emergency procedures. Monitor the condition and functionality of clinical equipment and maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education:
  • Diploma Nurse or ADN from an accredited school of nursing.
  • BSN from an accredited school of nursing within 2 years, or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare services within 2 years.
• License: Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio by time of hire.
• Experience: Three (3) years’ supervisory or managerial experience.
• Certifications:
  • BLS
  • ACLS (ED, ICU)
  • PALS (ED)
  • NRP (OB)

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in nursing, Business, or Healthcare Administration.
• Experience: Five (5) years’ clinical experience relevant to the department.
• Certification: Specialty certification.

Benefits

• Great health, dental, and vision plans.
• Competitive wages.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance with AD&D.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability plans.
• Employer-matched 403(b).
• Employer-sponsored cash balance pension plan.
• Vacation and holiday time.
• Generous tuition reimbursement.

Physical Requirements

• In an 8 to 12-hour workday, stands/walks 6-8 hours at a time.
• In an 8 to 12-hour workday, sits 0-2 hours at a time.
• Lifts over 50 lbs occasionally during the workday.
• Uses hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Does not use feet for repetitive movement in operating foot controls.
• Must be able to:
  • Bend frequently.
  • Squat frequently.
  • Kneel frequently.
  • Climb frequently.