Director of Nursing Operations

DEFINITION: Formulates and oversees development and implementation of nursing care for patients by assessment, nursing diagnosis, patient care plans. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient care personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Develops systems to provide safe care to a population including infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

Responsible for the oversight or coverage of the operation and management of all departments under their supervision. Participates in director level decision making for the organization. To include but not limited to daily nursing operations, staffing, throughput, quality initiatives, FTE management, agency management, etc.

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE): Authorized to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution. Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state(s). Progressive nursing leadership experience, including experience managing nursing operations.

Nursing operations across multiple departments, campuses, or facilities. Strong knowledge of healthcare operations, nursing practice, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and workforce management. Demonstrated ability to analyze operational and financial data and translate findings into actionable strategies.

Strong communication skills