State of Oklahoma

Director of Nursing

State of Oklahoma$110K *
Tulsa, OK 74133In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Valid permanent Oklahoma RN license or eNLC recognized equivalent
  • 4+ years professional nursing experience, including 2 in a supervisory role
  • 1 year in managerial or consultative nursing services
  • 2 years in an administrative capacity
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in nursing with specified experience alternatives

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the nursing department's planning and organization
  • Integrate nursing functions to meet facility goals
  • Direct and evaluate staff performance
  • Ensure compliance with all mental health regulations
  • Lead initiatives to improve patient care quality

Benefits

  • State-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums
  • Choice of health insurance plans without pre-existing condition limitations
  • Flexible spending accounts for health or dependent care
  • 11 paid holidays plus 15 days of vacation and sick leave annually
  • Retirement plan with a generous match
  • Longevity bonus for service years
  • Student loan repayment options
Full Job Description

Job Posting Title

Director of Nursing

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

Tulsa Center Behavioral Health

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$52.88/hr

About the Position

The TCBH Nursing Department is hiring for a Director of Nursing that would be responsible for management duties including planning, organizing, and integrating various functions such as directing staff in meeting goals and objectives of the facility.

Job Type/Salary: 

  • Open/Close dates: 9/18/2026 - until filled
  • Full-time 
  • Annual salary: $110,000
  • Primary Working Hours are 8:00am – 5:00 pm
  • FLSA Status: Exempt 
  • Primary Work Location/Department:  TCBH–Nursing Dept
  • Vacancies: 1

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and four years of professional nursing experience, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity and one additional year of professional nursing experience in a managerial or consultative capacity or providing consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program plus two additional years of professional nursing experience in an administrative capacity.

OR

A bachelor’s degree in nursing and three years of professional nursing experience, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity and one additional year of professional nursing experience in a managerial or consultative capacity or providing consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program plus two additional years of professional nursing experience in an administrative capacity.

OR

A master’s degree and two years of professional nursing experience in a supervisory capacity and one additional year of professional nursing experience in a managerial or consultative capacity or providing consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program plus two additional years of professional nursing experience in an administrative capacity. 

Special Requirements:

  • Applicants must be able to pass an OSBI background check. 
  • Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license. 
  • Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds. 
  • Upon appointment, incumbents designated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall complete certification in one of the following required Departmental sponsored training in case management: Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Adult; Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Child, Adolescent and Family; or Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Dual Certification.

Great Reasons to Work with Us:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.   Our benefits include: 

  • Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums 
  • A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations 
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care 
  • Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs 
  • 11 paid holidays 
  • 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year 
  • Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match 
  • Longevity Bonus for years of service 
  • Student Loan repayment options 
  • Training opportunities for CEU requirements 

About us:   The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH) is a psychiatric hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, dedicated to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care. TCBH provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life for individuals and the community. The facility serves adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co-occurring substance use disorders, and who are medically stable.

In response to the increasing need for mental health services in our community, TCBH is being replaced by a new facility, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC). Situated in the OSU Academic Medical District in downtown Tulsa, this modern psychiatric hospital will feature 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Construction of the OPCC is currently in progress. 

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

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