Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Director of Nursing

Location : Tahlequah, OK

Salary : $130 - $165k

Employment Type : Full-Time, Permanent role

Schedule : Day shift | 40 hours weekly | Monday-Friday

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and operational oversight for all nursing services across the assigned facility

Ensure high-quality patient care that aligns with the mission, values, and standards of the facility

Maintain compliance with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Practice Act and all regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Oversee nursing performance, staffing, scheduling, productivity, triage, and patient flow to achieve benchmark standards.

Work with medical directors and interdisciplinary leaders to ensure seamless patient transitions and continuity of care.

Establish and uphold facility-wide nursing standards, policies, and procedures.

Monitor operational performance, identify trends, and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Manage manpower and resource needs, making adjustments to meet patient care demands.

Lead and support nursing leadership teams; supervise up to five supervisors and more than 100 employees.

Conduct staff meetings, performance evaluations, hiring, onboarding, and disciplinary actions as required.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (no substitutions), Master’s degree preferred

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a related nursing leadership or clinical management role

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma or a valid multistate license

Active driver’s license (subject to motor vehicle record review).

Ability to obtain and maintain BLS within 90 days of hire.

Ability to obtain and maintain ACLS within 180 days of hire.