Registered Nurse (RN) Director OB

About the role

As an OB RN Director at UP Health System - Portage, you will lead a dedicated OB team committed to exceptional care for mothers and babies. This role involves providing and coordinating care, resolving issues affecting clinical services, performing performance improvement studies, serving as a resource to staff, monitoring compliance, coordinating staff scheduling, educational/development activities, and performance evaluations. You will also coordinate patient educational needs, particularly in Labor and Delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates care of the OB patient using the nursing process.
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of clinical services.
• Performs performance improvement studies and assists with implementation of PI initiatives.
• Serves as a resource to staff and external contacts on issues related to patient care, patient flow, and clinical standards, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains departmental compliance with applicable requirements, including accreditation, legal, and The Joint Commission.
• Captures and implements feedback from patients and staff to improve processes and outcomes.
• Coordinates staff scheduling, educational/development activities, and performance evaluations.
• Provides and coordinates patient educational needs, specifically to Labor and Delivery.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and meetings to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Collaborates with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare providers to address patient needs.
• Ensures adherence to infection control protocols and maintains a safe environment for patients and staff.

Requirements

• A current Michigan RN license.
• An associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's preferred).
• 4 years of labor and delivery experience (preferred).
• 2 years of leadership experience in healthcare (preferred).
• National Registry of Emergency Cardiovascular Care (NRECC) Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.
• Current certifications in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Evidence-Based Management of the Pregnant Woman with Hypertension (AWHONN-EFM), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Evidence-Based Management of the Pregnant Woman with Diabetes (AWHONN-POEP), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (STABLE) (current or within 1 year).
• Annual influenza vaccination or declination required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in obstetrics and neonatology.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off. Additionally, there is higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match. Employee wellness programs and professional development opportunities are also available.

Pay

$5,000 sign-on bonus to qualified applicants.

Schedule

M-F, 8-hour Day Shifts.