Assistant Director of Nursing

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services•Norman, OK

3d•$44 - $92,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, this position assists with planning, directing, organizing, and coordinating the psychiatric nursing program at GMH.

Requirements

Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or a Registered Nurse license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC); and Four years of professional nursing experience, including: At least two years in a supervisory capacity; At least one additional year in a managerial or consultative capacity, or providing consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program; and Two additional years of professional nursing experience in an administrative capacity.
A bachelor’s degree in nursing; and Three years of professional nursing experience, including: At least two years in a supervisory capacity; At least one additional year in a managerial or consultative capacity, or providing consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program; and Two additional years of professional nursing experience in an administrative capacity.
A master’s degree; and Two years of professional nursing experience in a supervisory capacity; At least one additional year in a managerial or consultative capacity
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position. Some positions may require performing moderately heavy lifting or other manual tasks.
Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of lifting/carrying 70 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently and able to push and pull a maximum force of 40 pounds.
Incumbent must have a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety and believe that recovery is possible!
Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

Responsibilities

Advising medical staff, department heads, and administration on matters related to nursing services.
Assisting in establishing departmental goals and objectives and coordinating nursing activities with other hospital departments.
Developing, implementing, and monitoring quality assurance standards, policies, and procedures for acute and long-term psychiatric nursing units.
Managing scheduling, staffing, and timesheet audits, and supporting personnel matters, including disciplinary actions as needed.

Benefits

11 Paid State Holidays
15 days sick leave/15 days annual leave per year
up to 7% 401k match
benefits allowance ranging from $8k-$20k/year according to number of dependents!
Generous Benefits: A generous benefits allowance to help you pay for your insurance.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Ample Time Off: Leave accrual and holiday pay based on the hours worked
Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.