Job Description
Director of OB Services is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients in the Mother Baby Care Department on a twenty-four-hour basis. Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the overall clinical nursing practice and administrative activities, including fiscal, material and human resource management. Participates in the development and implementation of hospital policies and procedures. Maintains open communication with all staff and physicians to promote improvement in performance. This position requires a sound knowledge of obstetrical, newborn and gynecological nursing practice and exceptional leadership abilities.
We seek compassionate, qualified Leaders who share our dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. If you are a passionate leader who wants to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!
Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you! I've shared below our job description and minimum requirements to apply.
Education Experience/Qualifications:
BSN required.
Master's in nursing, business, or other related area strongly preferred.
5+ years' experience as RN in maternal child preferred.
3 years leadership in related field preferred.
Licensure in the State of Ohio as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Integrates the department(s) and its services into the organization's primary mission.
Coordinates and integrates services within the department(s) and with other departments.
Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
Recommends a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide care.
Determines the qualifications and competence of department personnel who provide care services and who are not licensed independent practitioners.
Continuously assesses and improves the department's performance.
Maintains appropriate quality control programs.
Provides for orientation in-service education training, and continuing education of all persons in the department(s).
Recommends space and other resources needed by the department(s).
Makes daily patient rounds or delegates to assess the status of the patient and the quality of care delivered.
Ensures that department maintains compliance with all accreditation standards.
Works with staff to achieve 100% execution of Foundational Five.
Regularly accompanies physicians on rounds to answer questions and resolve problems/issues.
Evaluates or delegates a sample of patient medical records to evaluate staff compliance with assessment/reassessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions, and evaluation of the following aspect of care:
Physiological
Psychosocial
Self-care
Environmental
Patient education
Discharge planning
Ensures that care is delivered to each patient in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Ohio.
