Director of Nursing

apartment State of Oklahoma location_onNorman, OK, US

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Job Posting Title

Director of Nursing

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

GMH - Leadership

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.

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Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Annual Salary: $125,000 ($60.10/hour)

Job Description

About the Position

Griffin Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing program and help advance our mission of recovery. At Griffin, we believe in supporting individuals living with mental illness and addiction, reuniting families, and strengthening communities. If you are passionate about nursing leadership and committed to patient-centered care, we want you on our team.

The DON is responsible for the overall administration of nursing services at Griffin Memorial Hospital, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and the highest quality of patient care. This role oversees nursing operations across all areas of the hospital, including determining appropriate staffing levels and clinical needs. As a senior leader, the DON plays an active role in hospital decision-making and strategic planning.

Job Type/Salary

Annual Salary: $125,000 ($60.10/hour)
Full-time
Primary Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must hold a valid permanent Oklahoma RN license (as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing) or a multistate RN license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). In addition, candidates must meet one of the following experience/education pathways:

RN license plus seven years of professional nursing experience, including:
- Two years in a supervisory role
- One year in a managerial, consultative, or educational role in a specialized program
- Two years in an administrative capacity
Bachelor’s degree in nursing plus six years of professional nursing experience, including:
- Two years in a supervisory role
- One year in a managerial, consultative, or educational role in a specialized program
- Two years in an administrative capacity
Master’s degree in nursing (or related field) plus five years of professional nursing experience, including:
- Two years in a supervisory role
- One year in a managerial, consultative, or educational role in a specialized program
- Two years in an administrative capacity

Preferred Qualifications

Postgraduate degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or business administration

Special Requirements

Willingness and ability to travel as needed
May require moderately heavy lifting or other physical tasks
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, well-being, and belief in recovery

Why Join Us?

Competitive Salary: $125,000 annual base salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
- Health insurance (multiple plan options, no pre-existing condition exclusions)
- Flexible spending accounts (healthcare & dependent care)
- Generous paid leave: 11 holidays, 15 vacation days, and 15 sick days in your first year
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
- Longevity bonuses for years of service
- Training and development opportunities (including CEU support)

About Us

Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH), located in Norman, Oklahoma, is a 120-bed acute psychiatric hospital serving adults (18+) across all 77 counties of Oklahoma. As part of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), GMH provides essential inpatient psychiatric, and substance use treatment for those in need of specialized care.

Additional Information

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.

Griffin Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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