What are the responsibilities and job description for the director of obstetrics position at Pella Regional Health?
**Job Summary:**
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direction and coordination of nursing services within the OB department of a hospital. This includes ensuring high-quality patient care in maternity and newborn settings, as well as participating in performance improvement activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care in the maternity and newborn setting as needed
- Communicate with physicians and Associate Chief Nursing Officer as needed
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment
- Maintain performance improvement activities within the department
- Participate in CQI activities
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited BSN program; MS preferred
- Current Registration and Licensure in the State of Iowa as a Nurse
- Continuing education as required to maintain licensure
- Prior hospital experience – 5 years minimum required
- Prior supervisory or management experience highly preferred
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Code BLS certification
- Current PALS, ACLS, NRP, STABLE certifications
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
- High degree of empathetic listening, tact and kindness toward others
- Ability to communicate well verbally
- Basic computer knowledge
Reporting Relationship:
Reports to Associate Chief Nursing Officer
