Posted Date: 11/15/2024

Job Location: St. Anthony Regional Hospital, 311 South Clark St, PO Box 628, Carroll, IA, 51401
Department: OB
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Description

Job Summary

The OB Director plans, organizes, and directs the overall operation of the OB Unit. Directs and supervises nursing staff in the provision of nursing care to women of childbearing age and their newborn. Assures the availability of human and fiscal resources which facilitate care. Provides nursing care as expected of an OB RN to women of childbearing age, their fetus and/or neonate in an inpatient setting during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and direct OB Unit operations and ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.

• Determines appropriate staffing levels to meet patient, family, and unit needs.

• Evaluates clinical practice on the OB unit for cost effectiveness and compliance with practice and employment regulations.

• Responsible for patient care according to the standards of care for obstetrics and newborns.

• Assures nursing care to women of childbearing age, their fetus and/or neonate in an inpatient setting during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. 

• Possesses skills and knowledge essential to the application and interpretation of the electronic fetal monitoring. 

• Establishes guidelines for the mother and her significant other(s) education regarding antepartum and postpartum care of the mother and care of the newborn.  

• Responsible for overseeing appropriate charges for materials utilized and procedures done during the hospital stay.

• Responds appropriately according to department standards to emergent situations (i.e. hemorrhage, fetal distress, the depressed neonate or precipitous delivery).

• Make daily rounds in assigned areas to judge effectiveness of operation, utilization of personnel and supplies, and general ethical and professional atmosphere.

• Secure and maintain the physical facilities, equipment and supplies which are required to carry out effective patient care and create an optimum physical environment.

• Initiate, interpret and enforce proper services and procedures within assigned areas and maintain and interpret hospital policies and procedures.

• Provides managerial leadership to assure an optimal functioning nursing unit and has 24-hour responsibility for the unit.  Serves as role model and leader both professionally and clinically at all times. 

• Supports hospital decisions, mission and values at all times. 

• Serves as resource to staff, interpreting philosophy, goals, standards, policies and procedures.

• Collaborates with other nursing leaders in planning, policy formation and decision making for the Patient Services Division.

• Promotes a high level of quality patient care to meet patient needs and realistic expectations.

• Develops, implements, continuously monitors and provides changes for improvement to unit-based Performance Improvement Programs that coordinate with the overall nursing and hospital PI program.

• Develops annual operating, capital and FTE budgets for management of expense to revenue ratios within established guidelines.  Maintains resources within budget.

• Responsible for overseeing appropriate charges for materials utilized and procedures done during the hospital stay.

• Provides appropriate staff to meet patient, family and unit needs safely.

• Provides training, education and professional development opportunities for nursing staff to ensure clinical competence and to promote job satisfaction.

• Write departmental policy and procedure manuals and updates as required.

• Promotes a supportive environment in which employees are encouraged to solve problems and address customer issues.

• Practices and behaves in a professional, safe and ethical manner at all times.

• Maintains friendly and courteous interpersonal communication skills and a positive service attitude.

• Participates in performance improvement and educational activities. Completes all CEU’s as required by respective licensure. If licensed, maintains an active and current license.

• Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.

• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.

• Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.

• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.

• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.

• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.

• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.

• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of an approved school for professional nursing. RN license required.

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a staff nurse in an acute OB care setting.

• NRP trained within six months of employment.  

• BSN within three years of hire.

• Management experience preferred.

Position Requirements, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current RN license in the State of Iowa.

• Current BCLS certification.

• ACLS within six months of employment.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Experience with successfully managing budgets.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated performance excellence and leadership qualities.

• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

• Ability to work independently, make decisions, meet deadlines, and solve problems; working under a moderate to high degree of pressure.

• Experience with hospital-based computer system.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, patients, families and the general public.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle or feel.  The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to walk and sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Computer work is frequent.

May be exposed to infectious diseases and occupational dangers like accidental needle pricks. Must be able to withstand physical and emotional stress.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and blood borne pathogens.  The employee may be exposed to unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. 

The employee may be exposed to combative patients.   

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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