Director of Nursing - Pediatric Behavioral Health Center

Position Title :

Director of Nursing - Pediatric Behavioral Health Center

Department :

Pediatric Behavioral Health Residential

Job Description :

General Description : An OU Health Director of Nursing oversees nursing operations and overall performance of their department(s). They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First , pursuing Relentless Excellence , showing Integrity , seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning , and valuing Teamwork .

Essential Responsibilities :

• Accountable for clinical care and departmental performance and metrics.
• Supports strategic initiatives through establishing quality initiatives in patient care delivery that promote a culture of safety, civility and mitigates bias.
• Develops and updates performance improvement tools, productivity reports, fiscal status and quality statistics.
• Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
• Manages department budget and resources, and understands the organization’s financial processes.
• Aligns behaviors with OU Health values, serving as a role model for staff in professional practice.
• Representative for the OU Health nursing body, working closely with senior leadership and other healthcare professionals throughout the organization to ensure quality patient care.
• Serves as a resource for physicians and staff.
• Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
• Effectively manages the selection, retention and performance of the team through coaching, providing real-time feedback, training and routine recognition practices. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the achievement of the organization’s metrics.

General Responsibilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Education Required :

Experience Required :   5 - 7 years of progressive leadership experience.

License(s) Required : Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC) with established Oklahoma residency within 6 months.

Certification(s) / Registration(s) Required : Specialty certification in RN Leadership.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

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