Director of Obstetrics (RN)

Career Land Center, LLC

Hancock, Michigan

Eligibility: Labor and Delivery

Posted Aug 8

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: L&D · Hospital
License: RN licenseMichigan RN license
Term: Permanent

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A healthcare facility in Hancock, MI is seeking an experienced OB Director (RN) to provide clinical and operational leadership for its obstetrics department. This position offers an opportunity for an experienced Labor and Delivery nurse leader to oversee daily operations while supporting high-quality, safe patient care. The OB Director will oversee the day-to-day operations of the obstetrics department, including Labor and Delivery services. This role provides nursing leadership, supports clinical standards, coordinates department operations, and works closely with staff and hospital leadership to maintain an effective and patient-focused care environment.

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In Hancock, MI

Hancock, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent: $835/mo
Household income: $59,519/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Hancock, MI

NeighborhoodsResidential life in Hancock ranges from hillside streets lined with late 19th-century homes near downtown to the quiet enclave of West Hancock, known for its friendly, close-knit atmosphere. Just outside the central core, areas like Dollar Bay-Point Mills offer wooded surroundings, abundant wildlife, and waterside charm, while Hancock Township provides rural, predominantly owner-occupied home options for those seeking privacy and open space.

Residential life in Hancock ranges from hillside streets lined with late 19th-century homes near downtown to the quiet enclave of West Hancock, known for its friendly, close-knit atmosphere. Just outside the central core, areas like Dollar Bay-Point Mills offer wooded surroundings, abundant wildlife, and waterside charm, while Hancock Township provides rural, predominantly owner-occupied home options for those seeking privacy and open space.

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Getting aroundEveryday commuting in Hancock relies almost entirely on personal vehicles, as public transit services are minimal. US-41 winds directly through the historic downtown and across the Portage Lake Lift Bridge to connect with neighboring Houghton and regional healthcare facilities. Winter commutes require extra preparation, as heavy lake-effect snow and steep hillside roads demand capable all-weather vehicles.

Everyday commuting in Hancock relies almost entirely on personal vehicles, as public transit services are minimal. US-41 winds directly through the historic downtown and across the Portage Lake Lift Bridge to connect with neighboring Houghton and regional healthcare facilities.

Winter commutes require extra preparation, as heavy lake-effect snow and steep hillside roads demand capable all-weather vehicles.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: visitkeweenaw.com Source 3: michigan.org Source 4: homes.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is an integral part of life here, with Hancock Beach providing Portage Waterway access, volleyball courts, and kayak rentals through Portage Paddlesports. To the north along M-203, McLain State Park features scenic Lake Superior shoreline and sunsets, while the surrounding hills offer views from Mont Ripley. In town, residents make regular use of the Third Street Playground, community dog parks, and an extensive network of snowmobile trails that run right into city corridors.

Outdoor recreation is an integral part of life here, with Hancock Beach providing Portage Waterway access, volleyball courts, and kayak rentals through Portage Paddlesports. To the north along M-203, McLain State Park features scenic Lake Superior shoreline and sunsets, while the surrounding hills offer views from Mont Ripley.

In town, residents make regular use of the Third Street Playground, community dog parks, and an extensive network of snowmobile trails that run right into city corridors.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: visitkeweenaw.com Source 3: michigan.org Source 4: homes.com

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Perched on the north shore of the Portage Canal just across the lift bridge from Houghton, Hancock stands out as Michigan's northernmost city with an unmistakable Finnish-American soul. Recognized as the 2026 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture, the city proudly displays bilingual street signs and anchors regional heritage at the Finnish American Heritage Center and the historic Quincy Mine Properties. For relocating healthcare workers, daily rhythms are defined by a quiet, welcoming community where mornings begin over pannukakku at the Kaleva Cafe or coffee at KC Bonkers, with provisions sourced from the Keweenaw Co+op Market and Deli. Life here requires clear-eyed preparation: Hancock is one of the snowiest places in the Midwest, bringing months of heavy lake-effect blizzards, steep hillside winter driving, and scarce rental stock. Yet for clinicians seeking a grounded lifestyle with immediate access to Lake Superior shoreline at McLain State Park, paddle sports along the waterway, and unmatched small-town camaraderie, Hancock offers an authentic and rewarding northern haven.

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