DIR-OB SERVICES

Job Summary: The Director of OB reports to the CNO.
The director is responsible and accountable for coordinating the development, implementation and outcomes.
The Director will provide strategic leadership for the department in the areas of OB Services.
This position acts as a change agent, integrating evidence-based knowledge with clinical practice.
They will serve as the department leader for maternal services; and will provide leadership oversight for nursing, ensuring that system and departmental standards are being met.
The director will function as an extension of the CNO with oversight for the practice of nursing on this unit.
The director employs organizational strategies in a balanced approach that produces meaningful contributions to each element of the Formula for Success.
This position requires the promotion and adherence to the organization’s established Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct.
The director must exhibit the knowledge and skills necessary to assess data reflective of the specialty and its patients and interpret the information to identify consumer requirements relative to age-specific needs.
The director must utilize skills to appropriately communicate and interact with employees, volunteers, patients, physicians, families, and the community while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.
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philosophy in all aspects of the patient, visitor, coworker, and staff care Responsible for continued referral development, promoting growth, excellence in clinical knowledge and customer service, and achieving positive financial results.
Works with other departments within Highland Community Hospital and other outside agencies to provide and coordinate services that meet the clinical, financial, and patient experience goals Consistently plans patient care in conjunction with other disciplines to meet the goals and individualized needs of the patients Consistently evaluates the practices of care delivered to patients and adjusts care according to established standards of practice and physician’s orders Responsible for continued promoting growth, excellence in clinical knowledge, customer service, and achieving positive financial results Is competent to access and utilize the EMR for the provision of patient care Implements appropriate policies and procedures Hires and maintains qualified staff, ensuring ongoing education in accordance with latest standards of care.
Validates the promotion and adherence to the organization’s established Compliance Program and Standard of Conduct, and regulatory standards Responsible for adhering to budgetary guidelines and staffing productivities Qualifications: Education/Skills Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program.
BSN in nursing or other related field preferred Work Experience: A minimum of five years of OB nursing experience.
Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MS Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on the required timeframe below Basic Life Support Within 30 Days of Employment Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support Within 90 Days of Employment Required Neonatal Resuscitation Within 180 Days of Employment Required NIH Stroke Scale Within 90 Days of Employment Required AWHONNA Fetal Monitoring Within 1 Year of Employment Preferred STABLE Within 1 Year of Employment Preferred Mental Demands: Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.
Analytical ability is required to be able to assess current systems and practices, interpret market share and “gaps,” research best practices and facilitate the involvement of others in developing suitable remedies.
Numerical ability is required to evaluate quality improvement, market improvement and financial improvement statistical data Above average written and verbal skills are required to effectively communicate complex concepts and statistical data to people at all levels of the organization and community.