Obstetrics Director HRC-968

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A healthcare facility in California seeks a Director of Obstetrics to manage the daily operations of the Obstetrics department. The role requires ensuring high-quality patient care in compliance with established guidelines. Responsibilities include leading staff, developing policies, and optimizing patient flow. Candidates should possess a nursing degree, California RN licensure, and have prior Obstetrics leadership experience. Competitive pay range of $175,000 to $205,000 per year is offered, along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years previous Obstetrics nursing experience required.
• Certification in Obstetrics specialty is preferred.
• Leadership experience in Obstetrics required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the Obstetrics department.
• Ensure compliance with maternal and neonatal care guidelines.
• Develop and maintain policies to meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Knowledge of quality improvement

Ability to delegate tasks

Basic computer knowledge

Proficient computer knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

CA Licensure as Registered Nurse

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Certification in Obstetrics specialty preferred

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Supervised By:

Senior Director, Acute Care Services

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Leadership and management responsibilities for the team members of the Obstetrics Department.

Job Summary:

With oversight by the Senior Director of Acute Care Services and in collaboration with Physician leaders, the Director of Obstetrics oversees the day-to-day operations of the Obstetrics department to ensure safe, quality patient care. Policies, procedures, and order sets for maternal and neonatal care will remain in compliance with the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN) guidelines, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG) guidelines, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines, State and Federal regulations, and The Joint Commission’s Standards of Care.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Creates an environment and culture that enables delivery of high quality patient care
• Coordinates with physicians to assure the availability and continual management of necessary equipment, supplies, and instrumentation.
• Develops unit staffing patterns and time scheduling practices which facilitate the delivery of consistent and efficient nursing care and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements and standards described above.
• Facilitates a collaborative relationship with other departments and clinics to optimize patient flow and experience throughout all levels in the organization
• Participates in hospital wide task groups and meetings as needed
• Participates in quality improvement processes to improve workflow, practice, efficiency, and systems within the obstetrics department
• Performs or delegates monthly auditing processes as needed to support quality improvement processes
• Facilitates ongoing competency assessment and annual unit based competency training that is specific to skills needed in the department
• Collaborates with vendors, following hospital policy to provide education for staff and to assist in implementation of products and services within the department
• Optimizes cesarean section, induction, and outpatient procedures schedule efficiency in partnership with the Surgical Services Manager and other stakeholders to ensure optimal patient flow and staffing support.
• Facilitates the support and continuation of unit based committees to accomplish projects and performance improvement within the unit
• Facilitates onboarding and training of new employees
• Assists Senior Director Acute Care Services with completion of employee performance evaluations, coaching, and mentoring of staff as needed

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; additional languages are desirable
• Knowledgeable regarding quality improvement and standards of care within the practice area
• Able to effectively delegate tasks
• Basic computer knowledge required
• Proficient computer knowledge preferred

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
• CA Licensure as Registered Nurse required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
• Three years previous Obstetrics Nursing experience required
• Three years of Obstetrics leadership required
• Certification in Obstetrics specialty preferred; ie RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-MNN, C-ONQS
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• STABLE Certification within 6 months of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) recommended

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $175,000.00 - $205,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Nurse (Required)

Please complete the Application for Employment and attach it to your submission.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, physical exam, drug test, and verification of education qualifications and credentials.

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