Obstetrics Director HRC-968
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, Hollister, CA, United States
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.
San Benito Health Care District is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees, applicants for employment, individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, and volunteers based on their actual or perceived: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), age (40 and over), sexual orientation, status, military and veteran status and any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law (sometimes referred to, collectively, as “protected characteristics”).
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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.
San Benito Health Care District is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees, applicants for employment, individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, and volunteers based on their actual or perceived: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), age (40 and over), sexual orientation, status, military and veteran status and any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law (sometimes referred to, collectively, as “protected characteristics”).
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