Director Of Nursing

Job Description MERCY HOSPITAL ARDMORE Director of Nursing Status: Full-Time (40 hrs/wk) Incentives: Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance Flexible Time Off Employer-Matched Retirement Funds Overview: Oversees and manages more than one cost center that provides patient care services. Serve as a member of community and regional organizations. Serves on other System-driven councils, committees and task forces as appropriate. Performs related duties as assigned. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Qualifications: Education: BSN Graduate of an approved College of Nursing. Master's degree in Nursing, Health Administration or related field, or plan for completion within a specific period of time. Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice. Experience: Previous experience of 2-4 years of a Nurse Manager in a hospital of comparable size and/or accountability. Capable of working cooperatively with other executives, physicians and co-workers in order to accomplish goals. Able to communicate effectively in writing and orally and able to coordinate and integrate the complexities of patient care. Other: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Upholds and role models behaviors of professionalism. Remains knowledgeable in advances in the healthcare environment through continuing education. Is active in community/professional organizations. Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Varies according to daily tasks, i.e., administrative versus clinical. Usually works in a clean, air-conditioned area.