RN OB Clinical Coordinator

Andalusia Health; Andalusia (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, seeks a RN Coordinator for Women’s Services to lead unit operations, staffing, QA/QI, and performance improvement initiatives. This role mentors staff, coordinates scheduling, and may provide direct patient care within Women’s Services.

Strong communication and leadership are essential in a collaborative clinical environment. The position supports achievement of department and hospital goals while ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff scheduling, educational and development activities, and performance evaluations.
• Identify and resolve issues impacting delivery of clinical care and patient flow.
• Performs and supports QA/QI activities within the department.
• Serves as a liaison and clinical resource for staff, patients, families, and external providers.
• Ensures departmental compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission requirements.
• Collaborates with leadership in managing the department budget and operational resources.
• Provides direct patient care as needed within Women’s Services scope of practice.
• Supports a team culture based on trust, accountability, and open communication.
• Participates in or leads special projects, committees, or initiatives related to Women’s Services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

EMR proficiency

Nursing process

Mentoring staff

Staff scheduling

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

Join Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, an 88-bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital that has earned chest pain and heart failure accreditations, and designation as a Baby‑Friendly hospital. Andalusia delivers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient specialty services while embracing a shared commitment to patient safety and high-quality care. Grow your career with Andalusia, where we value your contributions to the community we serve.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Women & Children’s Services, the RN Coordinator – Women’s Services provides leadership and coordination for unit operations, staffing, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives. This role supports the achievement of departmental and hospital-wide goals while ensuring high-quality patient care. The coordinator serves as a clinical resource and mentor to staff, and may provide direct patient care as needed. This position requires strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills in a dynamic and collaborative clinical environment.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates staff scheduling, educational and development activities, and performance evaluations.


• Identifies and resolves issues impacting delivery of clinical care and patient flow.


• Performs and supports quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) activities within the department.


• Serves as a liaison and clinical resource for staff, patients, families, and external providers.


• Ensures departmental compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission requirements.


• Collaborates with leadership in managing the department budget and operational resources.


• Provides direct patient care as needed within Women’s Services scope of practice.


• Supports a team culture based on trust, accountability, and open communication.


• Participates in or leads special projects, committees, or initiatives related to Women’s Services.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Demonstrates ability to manage and prioritize in high-stress situations.


• Effective communication and leadership skills with team-oriented approach.


• Knowledge of clinical standards, regulations, and best practices for Women’s Services.


• Proficient in using electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical software.


• Ability to mentor and educate clinical staff and support team development.


• Competency in applying the nursing process for patient assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.


• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods.


• Requires ability to lift and/or move patients and equipment, occasionally up to 50 pounds.


• Requires ability to see, hear alarms, communicate effectively, and respond promptly to emergencies.


• Hospital-based environment with exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and various clinical hazards.


• Frequent interaction with patients, families, staff, and interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN License in applicable state required.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.


• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) per facility‑specific policy.


• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) may be required at some facilities.


• Fetal Monitoring or Inpatient Obstetrics certification may be required at some facilities.

Experience

• Prior experience as an RN in obstetrics required.


• Newborn transition nursing experience a plus.