Registered Nurse Director - Obstetrics - Direct Hire - Days - Richmond, VA - Virtus Healthcare Staffing, LLC

Registered Nurse Director - Obstetrics

Location: Richmond, VA

Virtus Healthcare Staffing is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse Director to lead the Obstetrics department at our partner hospital in Richmond, VA. This pivotal role requires a strong clinical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for ensuring optimal patient care in the field of obstetrics.

Responsibilities:

• Departmental Leadership: Oversee the 24/7 operations of the Obstetrics department, ensuring efficient workflow, effective resource management, and adherence to the highest standards of patient care.
• Collaboration: Foster strong communication and collaboration with the medical and nursing staff, administration, patients, and their families.
• Policy & Procedure Development: Develop and implement policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality obstetric services.
• Staff Management: Supervise and mentor the nursing staff, ensuring competency and professional development through training and evaluation.
• Quality Improvement: Champion a culture of continuous improvement, actively participating in the hospital's Quality Management program and maintaining appropriate quality control measures.
• Service Development: Evaluate existing services, identify growth opportunities, and develop/implement new programs to meet patient needs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the department meets all relevant regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Budget Management: Participate in developing and managing the department's operational budget.
• Staff Education: Provide guidance and opportunities for orientation, in-service training, and continuing education for the departmental staff.
• Leadership Coverage: Assume the duties of the Associate Nursing Executive or Administrative Coordinator as assigned.
• Employee Engagement: Prioritize employee rounding, engagement, and retention initiatives, monitoring annual engagement scores and turnover rates.

Qualifications:

• Education: A bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) is required.
• Experience:
  • Five (5) years of current nursing experience.
  • Two (2) years of management experience.
  • MUST BE A CURRENT DIRECTOR OF OB
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Valid RN license in the State of Virginia.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership ability and hospital operational expertise.
• Ability to serve as a role model and advocate for the nursing profession.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.