OB Director (RN)

UP Health System – Portage; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Life, disability, and protective insur

Tuition assistance and career growth

Mental, physical and financial well‑be

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

UP Health System - Portage, a Level I Maternal Care and Nursery facility, seeks an OB RN Director to lead the OB team and coordinate patient care for mothers and babies in Michigan. The role emphasizes quality outcomes, staff development, and clinical excellence.

The OB RN Director will oversee staffing, education, PI initiatives, patient flow, and adherence to standards while supporting a mission to improve community health across the region.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Michigan RN license.
• Associate's degree in nursing required; bachelor’s preferred.
• 4+ years Labor and Delivery experience; 2+ years leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates care of the OB patient using nursing process.
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of clinical services.
• Performs performance improvement studies and PI initiatives.
• Coordinates staff scheduling, educational activities, and performance evaluations.
• Monitors compliance with accreditation, legal, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

OB Nursing

Staff Scheduling

Clinical Standards

PI/Quality Improvement

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

OB Director (RN) Registered Nurse

Job Type: Full-Time 1.0 FTE or 80 hours/pp

Schedule: M-F, 8-hour Day Shifts Salary/Exempt

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus available to eligible applicants PLUS

Up to $5,000 Relocation Assistance available to eligible applicants

Your Experience Matters

UP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an OB RN Director joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

At UP Health System - Portage, you'll lead a dedicated OB team committed to exceptional care for mothers and babies. As a Level I Maternal Care and Nursery facility, we provide personalized, family-centered care close to home. This is an opportunity to drive quality outcomes, develop staff, and make a meaningful impact on the health of families across the Keweenaw.

How You'll Contribute

An OB RN Director who excels in this role:

• Provides and coordinates care of the OB patient using 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.
• Monitors departmental compliance with applicable requirements, including accreditation, legal, and The Joint Commission.
• Coordinates staff scheduling, educational/development activities, and performance evaluations.
• Provides and coordinates patient educational needs, specifically to Labor and Delivery.
• Performs other job duties as assigned

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's preferred).

Additional Requirements Include

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• 4-years Labor and Delivery experience (preferred)
• 2-years leadership experience in healthcare (preferred)
• NRP, AWHONN-EFM, AWHONN-POEP, STABLE (current or within 1 year)
• Annual influenza vaccination or declination required

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System - Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."\

More About UP Health System

UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.