OB Coordinator

Description

Job Summary: 

CAPS & Maple City is an organization dedicated to supporting healthy, safe, and thriving children and families by providing quality, comprehensive services to all.   

The OB Coordinator is a registered nurse who has primary administrative oversight of the OB program at CAPS & Maple City. While also providing care to OB patients, this individual oversees and coordinates the work of the OB team. We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who is passionate about health care and is eager to contribute to a collaborative team.   

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

• OB Nurses  

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Fosters a culture of high-trust and collaboration with an orientation towards growth on the OB team 
• Collaborates with other organization leaders to ensure the provision of quality patient care for OB patients 
• Collaborates closely with other organizational leaders to ensure that patients are experiencing one CAPS & Maple City, regardless of point of entry or site of clinical care. 
• Supervises, trains, and supports the OB nurses in their work 
• Provides training and support to the MA team and Nurse team for OB patient needs  
• Coordinates the work of Centering Pregnancy and Parenting Groups for patients at MCHCC  
• Develops and manages all OB lists, workflows, and protocols  
• Collaborates with HR and Site Director in the hiring, firing, and performance of OB nurses  
• Communicates with, and participates in the work with Community Partners to coordinate OB care for patients, collaborating with other organization-wide leaders when appropriate.  
• Collaborates with the cross-disciplinary care team to address the wholistic needs of patients 
• Coordinates care for OB patients 
• Coordinates and works with Centering Pregnancy groups in collaboration with the CAPS and Maple City Group Facilitator  
• Provides oversight to the Doula program 
• Facilitates and leads monthly OB meetings, including OB Coordination and OB High Risk  
• Leads Elkhart County Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) meetings in collaboration with Elkhart County Health Department 
• Participates in the Building Strong Brains Maternal and Child Health Action Team, potentially co-chairing this group if appointed to do so 
• Maintains skills competency by participating in scheduled trainings, leading competencies for OB Nursing Skills for those that need it 
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills 
• Other duties that support our shared work, as assigned 
• This description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Organized and detail-oriented  
• Commitment and ability to work collaboratively within the organization  
• Adaptable, flexible, and open  
• Self-motivated, critical thinker 
• Bilingual: Spanish/English preferred 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions of this work 
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills 

Education and Experience: 

• Registered Nurse Required  
• BSN Required  
• Minimum of 5 years of OB experience, preferably both inpatient and outpatient settings  
• Basic Life Support Certification preferred 
• Trauma Informed Care approach preferred  
• Motivational Interviewing training preferred 

Requirements: 

• Ability to perform considerable time sitting and reaching.  
• Travel between sites   
• Ability to perform prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.  
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this work 
• We are required by federal law to verify identity and eligibility to work in U.S. 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package (Retirement plan, health insurance, childcare reimbursement, student loan reimbursement) 
• Opportunities for professional development and growth 
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture 
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the healthcare and social services experience in our community 

How to Apply: 

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter that highlights your experience and how your unique background will contribute to our team. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

CAPS & Maple City is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.  We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the patients we serve.