OB Manager

Pomerene Hospital, situated in Millersburg, Ohio, is a community-focused healthcare facility dedicated to providing quality medical services to the region. Known for its patient-centered approach, the hospital offers a range of services, including emergency and hospital medical care, surgical procedures, specialized treatments, as well as physician-based services. Pomerene plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being of its community, fostering a compassionate environment for patients and their families, serving out the mission of "caring for our community's health".

Today, Pomerene Hospital operates as a 55-bed, independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital. As one of the largest employers in Holmes County, Pomerene Hospital serves not only the local community but also residents from all neighboring counties.

At Pomerene we are proud to be awarded the 2024 NorthCoast 99 Award for being a Great NEO Workplace for Top Talent, working with us you will be eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• FSA Options
• 403(b) with Employer Matching & Contributions
• Employer-Paid Certifications
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off

An exciting career awaits you at Pomerene, we are looking for an OB Manager to join our team.

Job Summary

The Manager of Maternal/Child Nursing oversees and directs the daily operations of the hospital's obstetrics (OB) department, ensuring high-quality care for patients throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum. This role involves leadership, administrative duties, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to maintain excellence in patient care, safety, and staff performance. Duties include managing the day-to-day operations of the department as well as developing, monitoring, and maintaining standards and practices that enhance patient care and meet TJC requirements. Additionally, the Manager of Maternal/Child Nursing is responsible for overseeing the HR function, quality initiatives, fiscal management and performance management. This position will on-call requirements.

Essential Functions

• Moves throughout the facility as needed, appropriately assists in emergency drills and situations, and demonstrates the physical, clinical, and professional capacity to lead the unit as described in the tasks and duties of this position.
• Formulates and executes a strategic business plan for the unit, communicates the plan to the unit, and analyzes the plan to identify gaps and make adjustments.
• Responsible for patient care and overseeing patient care activities for Maternity/OB.
• Acts as a liaison with other departments, leaders, and physicians to ensure optimal care is provided.
• Maintains high standards for professional nursing practice as shown through professional development and leading by example.
• Performs all leadership tasks and duties of this position according to hospital and unit policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates commitment to Pomerene Hospital’s Values

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Staff Management:

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate OB nurses, midwives, and support staff.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels for optimal patient care and staff well-being.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional work environment.
• Coordinate ongoing education, training, and professional development for OB staff.

Patient Care and Safety:

• Oversee patient care standards to ensure compassionate, evidence-based care.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other departments to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Monitor patient outcomes, address safety concerns, and implement improvements.
• Ensure adherence to infection control and patient safety protocols.

Administrative and Financial Management:

• Develop and manage departmental budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Oversee inventory and ensure availability of medical supplies and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state regulations, and accreditation requirements (e.g., Joint Commission).
• Participate in strategic planning, quality improvement initiatives, and performance reviews.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Serve as a liaison between staff, physicians, patients, and hospital leadership.
• Address and resolve patient complaints or concerns promptly and professionally.
• Participate in hospital leadership meetings and contribute to decision-making processes.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required
• Master’s degree in nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.

Licensure & Certification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Advanced certification in obstetric nursing (e.g., RNC-OB, C-EFM) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of obstetric nursing experience, including labor and delivery- required
• Previous leadership or management experience in a healthcare setting-preferred

Skills

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and hospital management software

Work Environment

• Fast-paced hospital setting, primarily within the labor and delivery unit.
• Requires flexibility to respond to emergencies, rotating shifts, and on-call responsibilities.