Director of Nursing

Oklahoma State Government • Norman, OK

8d • $125,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Griffin Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing program and help advance our mission of recovery. At Griffin, we believe in supporting individuals living with mental illness and addiction, reuniting families, and strengthening communities. If you are passionate about nursing leadership and committed to patient-centered care, we want you on our team. The DON is responsible for the overall administration of nursing services at Griffin Memorial Hospital, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and the highest quality of patient care. This role oversees nursing operations across all areas of the hospital, including determining appropriate staffing levels and clinical needs. As a senior leader, the DON plays an active role in hospital decision-making and strategic planning.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a valid permanent Oklahoma RN license (as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing) or a multistate RN license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• RN license plus seven years of professional nursing experience, including: Two years in a supervisory role One year in a managerial, consultative, or educational role in a specialized program Two years in an administrative capacity
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing plus six years of professional nursing experience, including: Two years in a supervisory role One year in a managerial, consultative, or educational role in a specialized program Two years in an administrative capacity
• Master’s degree in nursing (or related field) plus five years of professional nursing experience, including: Two years in a supervisory role One year in a managerial, consultative, or educational role in a specialized program Two years in an administrative capacity

Nice To Haves

• Postgraduate degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or business administration
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• May require moderately heavy lifting or other physical tasks
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, well-being, and belief in recovery

Responsibilities

• Overall administration of nursing services
• Ensuring compliance with accreditation standards
• Ensuring the highest quality of patient care
• Overseeing nursing operations across all areas of the hospital
• Determining appropriate staffing levels
• Determining clinical needs
• Active role in hospital decision-making
• Strategic planning

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $125,000 annual base salary
• Health insurance (multiple plan options, no pre-existing condition exclusions)
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare & dependent care)
• Generous paid leave: 11 holidays, 15 vacation days, and 15 sick days in your first year
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Longevity bonuses for years of service
• Training and development opportunities (including CEU support)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees