Director of Nursing
About The Position
The Chief Nursing Officer (Director of Nursing) supervises and reviews nursing staff, maintains high standards of care, and interacts with doctors, patients, and family members. The role directs licensed and non-licensed staff who provide health care and nursing services within the facility. The primary responsibility is to ensure quality nursing care is provided on a 24-hour basis. The Director develops nursing policies and procedures and directs their implementation, monitors federal and state guidelines and requirements, and revises procedures accordingly. The position determines staffing levels and monitors their adequacy, oversees nursing department administrative functions, and recommends and collaborates on in-service education programs to promote staff development. The position reports to the CEO.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Oklahoma.
- Maintain current CPR, ACLS, PALS, and other certifications as required for the position.
- Strong leadership qualities and conflict resolution skills.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS and PALS are highly recommended for the Bridges unit, though they are not required there.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and review nursing staff.
- Maintain high standards of care and interact with doctors, patients, and family members.
- Direct licensed and non-licensed staff providing health care and nursing services within the facility.
- Ensure the provision of quality nursing care on a 24-hour basis.
- Develop nursing policies and procedures and direct their implementation.
- Monitor federal and state guidelines and requirements and revise procedures accordingly.
- Determine staffing levels and monitor their adequacy for providing nursing care.
- Oversee administrative functions in the nursing department.
- Recommend and collaborate on in-service education programs to promote staff development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
