01371 Director - OB (rev. 11/18)
JOB SUMMARY
The Director of the OB Department is a Registered Nurse with clinical experience in the care of the perinatal, laboring, newborn, and gynecological patient populations. This director is a member of the Nursing Administration Team and reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer. She must be able to work collaboratively with all members of the administrative and health care team and must be able to effectively lead others. This director is responsible for providing clinical and operational oversight to the unit she manages and is responsible for ensuring the standards of care are met for the patients served. She is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and that staffing goals are met in the units managed. This director is responsible for the coordination of patient care, performance improvement and clinical operations of the unit. The OB Director is a working manager and may provide direct or indirect patient care within the hospital.
Reports to: CNO
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: E09
EEO: X 01 Officials and Managers

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical,
administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development and training, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.
Monitors and helps develop departmental budget, ensures regulatory compliance, and maintains vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
Provides clinical guidance and oversight to the patient care delivered. Coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments. May provide patient care when necessary.
Ensures the patient care delivered follows nursing standards of care in a manner that promotes positive outcomes, avoids harms to patients and promotes health and healing.
Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals to provide care to the patients.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
Must possess an active RN license in the state of TN or hold a compact state RN license with the intent to obtain a TN license within 30 days of hire.
Required Skills
Must have current BLS/CPR
NRP certification within 6 months of hire
Basic and advanced fetal monitoring classes within 1 year of hire
STABLE class within 1 year of hire
Must possess strong computer skills and have the ability to work with multiple computer systems
Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English
Must be able to operate standard patient care equipment for services provided
Must possess the ability to work well under pressure, to adapt quickly in changing situations, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of settings.
Job Description Report
REPORT GENERATED: JUNE 23, 2023, 2:44 PM
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in the care of OB patients and newborns. Previous management, leadership, or house supervision is preferred.