Director of OB en Greater Regional Health

Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for developing quality standards of care and ensuring standards are followed in the OB department, maintaining Nursery and Obstetrics Policy and Procedure Manuals by reviewing, editing and creating new, when necessary, policies and procedures and OB Standing Orders- following State/Government and ACOG standards.
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
• Establishes strategic goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information; identifying and evaluating trends and options; choosing a course of action; defining objectives; evaluating outcomes.
• Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Maintains quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards; analyzing and resolving quality and customer service problems; identifying trends; recommending system improvements.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Responsible for reporting statistics for all OB deliveries, HEN/IHC monthly.
• Acts as a liaison between the physician and the staff attending quarterly OB/Pediatric meetings and coordinating OB healthcare providers meetings as requested.
• Build and coordinate prenatal/birthing classes, including OB Unit tours.
• Seeks assistance from appropriate resource personnel as necessary to solve clinical and equipment issues.
• Maintains communication and promotes cooperation with other departments.
• Provides direct specialized nursing services to an assigned group of patients, providing specialized patient care within nursing protocols and assisting in the performance of all related nursing duties.
• Provides educational leadership to nursing and patient care staff to enhance specialized patient care within established clinical protocols.
• Assists nursing and patient care staff with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care.
• Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula.
• Initiates clinical skills development programs within the parameters of established clinical and preceptorship models; monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.
• Develops patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards; consults with and serves as a clinical resource for unit management to ensure quality patient care.
• Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Skills, Education and Experience:

• Must have five years OB clinical experience, leadership experience preferred
• One year of experience educating to the adult learner preferred
• Current RN license to practice nursing in Iowa is required
• NRP certification required
• STABLE certification is required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
  
  

NHSC Loan Repayment Approved Site:

Did you know Greater Regional Health is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) practice site? Being an NHSC practice site is a great way for us to attract the talent we need while providing patients with premiere access to the care they deserve.

Primary care, mental health, and dental health providers have access to a suite of loan repayment and scholarship programs such as NHSC, Nurse Corps, and Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment programs. More information: https://bhw.hrsa.gov/

Recruitment Bonus:

We are now offering a Clinical Recruiting Bonus of $25,000 dollars for new employees! Rehires are not eligible for this bonus. This bonus will be paid out over four years. You will remain eligible for payments after hire so long as there is no drop below full-time in employment status.

Each payout is forgiven on the anniversary date that it is paid, giving you the freedom to earn as much or as little as you would like! This is our way of thanking you for choosing Greater Regional Health, and we hope you continue choosing us!

The bonus will be paid out as follows:

6-month anniversary               $5,000.00

1-year anniversary                  $5,000.00

2-year anniversary                  $5,000.00

3-year anniversary                  $5,000.00

4-year anniversary                  $5,000.00

Disclaimer:

For the 7th year in a row, Greater Regional has been named one of the Top 50 Workplaces in Iowa, which we credit to our employees shared cultural values. We are also proud to announce Greater Regional is one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation 7 years running. Greater Regional offers an outstanding benefits package to all full-time employees which includes IPERS, tuition reimbursement, wellness screenings, wellness reimbursements, and more. Patients have a choice in health care, they choose Greater Regional Health. You have a choice in employment, choose Greater Regional Health! Apply online or call Jade Wilbourne at 641-782-3679 if you have questions regarding your application. 

***In order for current employees to be eligible to receive a referral bonus, the applicant cannot have worked at GRH previously and the applicant must include the full name of a current GRH employee on their UKG application in the blank provided. New hires must be hired for a regular, non-casual position to be eligible for bonus. New hires must not drop status for two years after hire for referring employee to get the full bonus. Managers will not be eligible if referring a new team member to their respective department.***