The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for overseeing the nursing practice, staff supervision, scheduling, and quality of care. The DON reports to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) but is expected to handle core responsibilities in partnership with the CMO, CIO/Chiefs, Department Heads, and the operational/administrative functions across the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Responsible for nursing personnel matters including scheduling, staffing for optimum service delivery, absenteeism, performance reviews, disciplinary action, training, staff productivity, care delivery efficiencies and the overall operation of nursing services, including other duties as assigned.
- The DON ensures adequate staffing for providers, organizes and manages the nursing operation across Morton's clinical system.
- The DON oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of the nursing orientation and job-specific policies and procedures including standards of Nursing Practice.
- Optimizes workflow to ensure coordination of nursing services in coordination with medical providers and front office staff.
- Ensures all nursing staff are trained and competent within their respective scopes of practice.
- Prioritizes individualized care that is consistent with the standards for delivering primary care services and policies of Morton.
- Responsible for the direction, management, and operation of the Infection Control Practices, under the guidance of the Chief Nursing Officer.
- Schedules and conducts daily meetings with clinical support staff to review patient/provider schedules, patient health information, procedures, emerging clinical issues, and requirements for skills.
- Develops work assignments for staff in the nursing department.
- Supervises Nursing Leads, regularly reviews quality of care in all clinical settings, communicates directly with providers regarding nursing concerns.
Job Qualifications:- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required with a BSN in nursing.
- Current licensure to practice in Oklahoma as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required.
- A minimum of five (5) years' experience in nursing and/or patient care supervision is required.
- Current BLS/CPR certification required.
- Management experience of Infection Control programs as demonstrated through education and training.
- Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC) training course, Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC), or Sterile Processing & Distribution (CSPDT) Certification is strongly desired.
- Prior experience in nursing leadership and management role is preferred.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills in a team setting.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Required to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
This position has been deemed a" Safety-Sensitive" position; therefore, Morton reserves the right to refuse to hire an applicant or may terminate an employee in a "Safety-Sensitive Position" who tests positive for medical marijuana even if he/she has a valid medical marijuana license.
