Title: OB Director (RN)
Status: Full-Time | 1.0 FTE | 80 hours per pay period | Salary/Exempt
Location: Hancock, Michigan | On-site
Relocation:$5,000 relocation assistance
Salary: Salary to be discussed by Bryant Staffing Solutions Recruiter
Bonus: $5,000 Sign-on Bonus; eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on performance and quality metrics
Visa Support: No Visa Sponsorship Available
Position Overview
An acute care organization in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead its Obstetrics department. Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the OB Director will provide clinical and operational leadership for a team focused on safe, high-quality, family-centered maternal and newborn care.
This position combines hands-on clinical expertise with department leadership, quality improvement, staff development, regulatory oversight, and day-to-day operational management.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts
Travel: Not required
Key Responsibilities- Lead and coordinate nursing care for obstetric patients using established nursing standards and the nursing process.
- Oversee the delivery of Labor and Delivery services while supporting safe, patient-centered maternal and newborn care.
- Identify clinical and operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
- Lead performance improvement activities and support initiatives designed to strengthen patient safety, quality, and clinical outcomes.
- Serve as a clinical and operational resource for nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Promote effective patient flow and adherence to clinical standards, policies, and procedures.
- Monitor departmental compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and Joint Commission requirements.
- Coordinate staffing schedules and department workforce needs.
- Support employee education, professional development, coaching, and performance evaluations.
- Coordinate patient and family education, with particular emphasis on Labor and Delivery.
- Foster productive working relationships among nursing staff, providers, and hospital leadership.
- Support recruitment, retention, and development of OB nursing professionals.
- Perform additional leadership and clinical responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications- Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- Current Michigan Registered Nurse license.
- Labor and Delivery nursing experience.
- Current BLS-HCP certification.
- Annual influenza vaccination or approved declination as required.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
- Four years of Labor and Delivery experience.
- Two years of healthcare leadership experience.
- NRP certification.
- AWHONN Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) credential/training.
- AWHONN Perinatal Orientation and Education Program (POEP) training.
- STABLE certification.
- NRP, AWHONN-EFM, AWHONN-POEP, and STABLE credentials should be current or obtained within one year where applicable.
Key Skills Required- Obstetric and Labor and Delivery nursing expertise.
- Clinical leadership and team development.
- Maternal and newborn quality and patient-safety improvement.
- Staff scheduling and performance management.
- Regulatory and accreditation compliance.
- Interdisciplinary communication and relationship building.
- Clinical problem-solving and performance improvement.
Benefits- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid family leave and paid time off, including a generous Granted Time Off plan.
- Retirement benefits with a 401(k) program and employer match.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
- Loan assistance programs.
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness resources.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Wellness and discount programs, including access to virtual care and mental health services.
Why This Location?
Hancock offers a small-town Upper Peninsula lifestyle surrounded by the natural beauty of the Keweenaw Peninsula and Lake Superior. The region provides year-round opportunities for hiking, biking, exploring nature trails, enjoying beaches and water activities, and experiencing winter recreation.
The community also offers museums, art galleries, local dining, cultural activities, and the influence of nearby Michigan Technological University. Short commutes, limited congestion, historic Copper Country character, and access to four-season recreation make the area appealing to candidates seeking a close-knit community and outdoor-focused lifestyle.