Director - Labor & Delivery

Position Summary

The Aultman Clinical Unit Director (RN) is a professional nurse whose primary responsibility is to provide supervision and hold staff accountable, as well as leadership. Concentration on the day-to-day operations of a specified clinical unit(s) is their priority. The Director is responsible for operational budgets and planning. They provide input into strategic and long-term planning. This position reports to an Executive Director or Vice President and may have an assistant manager(s).

Aultman Hospital

The Aultman Clinical Unit Director (RN) is a professional nurse whose primary responsibility is to provide supervision and hold staff accountable, as well as leadership. Concentration on the day-to-day operations of a specified clinical unit(s) is their priority. The Director is responsible for operational budgets and planning. They provide input into strategic and long-term planning. This position reports to an Executive Director or Vice President and may have an assistant manager(s).

The Aultman Birth Center is a level III maternity center licensed by the State of Ohio. The Birth Center provides care to well newborns and patients across the maternity continuum, Including emergency, antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care.

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing with BSN required and MSN preferred;
• Current, valid unencumbered OBN or multistate license to practice registered nursing pursuant to Section 4723.11 of Ohio Revised Code.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

• Advanced educational and experiential qualifications with consideration of the following:
• Minimum of 3-5 years clinical experience.
• Understanding of the organization’s scope and complexity and the position’s responsibility.
• Knowledge of the scope and complexity of the nursing care needs of the major populations served, as well as the culturally diverse and special needs of the population.
• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.
• Maintain membership in a professional nursing organization required.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

• The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is completed and maintained as part of orientation and is instructed internally by the Birth Center and supported by the Education and Development Department.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

• Demonstrates effective communication and interacts appropriately and professionally with patients, visitors, colleagues, physicians, students, and all others.
• Must be able to resolve and mediate conflicts.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and resources while exhibiting appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective leadership and coaching of colleagues to positively effect patient outcomes.
• Adaptability to changing work environments or needs.
• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.

• Develops expectations for colleagues and fosters a culture of mentoring and coaching colleagues.
• Respects patients’ rights and responsibilities, demonstrates respect for the patients’ culture, language, customs, and beliefs, demonstrates the use of age-specific principles in communicating and educating patients, and serve as a patient and family advocate.
• Coordinates nursing services with…