Director of Nursing

Morton Comprehensive He•Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) oversees nursing practice, staff supervision, scheduling, and quality of care at Morton Clinic. The DON reports to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and handles core responsibilities in partnership with the CMO, CIO/Chiefs, Department Heads, and operational and administrative functions across the organization. The DON manages nursing personnel matters and operations across Morton’s clinical system, including staffing, scheduling, performance reviews, disciplinary action, training, productivity, and care-delivery efficiency. The role oversees nursing orientation and job-specific policies and procedures, ensures staff competence within their scopes of practice, coordinates nursing workflows with providers and front office staff, and manages Infection Control Practices under the CNO’s guidance. The DON also supervises Nursing Leads and regularly reviews quality of care across clinical settings.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN in nursing.
Current Oklahoma licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
At least five years of experience in nursing and/or patient care supervision.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Management experience with Infection Control programs demonstrated through education and training.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a team setting.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

APIC training course, Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC), or Sterile Processing & Distribution (CSPDT) Certification is strongly desired.
Prior experience in a nursing leadership and management role is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee nursing personnel matters, including scheduling, staffing, absenteeism, performance reviews, disciplinary action, training, staff productivity, care-delivery efficiency, and nursing services operations.
Ensure adequate staffing for providers and organize and manage nursing operations across Morton’s clinical system.
Oversee development, implementation, and maintenance of nursing orientation and job-specific policies and procedures, including standards of Nursing Practice.
Optimize workflow and coordinate nursing services with medical providers and front office staff.
Ensure nursing staff are trained and competent within their respective scopes of practice.
Prioritize individualized care consistent with primary care service standards and Morton policies.
Direct, manage, and operate Infection Control Practices under the guidance of the Chief Nursing Officer.
Schedule and conduct daily meetings with clinical support staff to review schedules, patient health information, procedures, emerging clinical issues, and skills requirements.
Develop work assignments for nursing department staff.
Supervise Nursing Leads and regularly review quality of care in all clinical settings.
Communicate directly with providers regarding nursing concerns.