District Nurse Manager

District Nurse Manager

Agency: 340 Oklahoma State Department of Health. Supervisory Organization: 340 District 7.

Location:

Sallisaw – 612 North Oak Street. Salary: up to $96,000.00, based on education and experience. Full Time.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday. Primary

Hours:

8‑5.

Position

Description:

Positions at this level are assigned responsibilities involving direction of the entire nursing or health care program for the assigned district.

• Plans, organizes and directs health services for an assigned program, unit, facility, hospital or geographical area; ensures that goals, objectives and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality care is provided to patients and clients.
• Selects, mentors, motivates and directs development and evaluation of the staff; establishes and tracks quality improvement indicators and other information concerning services and care to ensure that resources are available to provide quality services and on‑time performance consistent with standards; may devise health‑related educational programs for professional and non‑professional staff.
• Participates, consults and collaborates in the development of long‑range plans for health care programs; may interpret and communicate with agency and departmental policies and procedures; establishes areas of responsibility and assignment; develops or implements policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services.
• Receives, analyzes and evaluates reports and other information and coordinates quality improvement activities concerning the care of patients, equipment, environmental health and safety conditions, and other related services in improving the quality and utilization of health care.
• Develops budget estimates or other information concerning financial requirements; approves or monitors expenditures, purchases and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines and effective delivery of services.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting peers.

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 a 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, 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, or a master’s degree and two years of professional nursing experience in a supervisory capacity.

Furthermore, the applicant must have an additional year of professional nursing experience in a managerial or consultative capacity or providing consultation an educational service in a specialized field or program.

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Required at this level consist of knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques; of expense control and purchasing procedures; of the philosophy and objectives of the nursing department; and of the principles and practices of effective supervision. Ability is required to direct, motivate and evaluate staff; to plan and implement programs; to develop controls to monitor effectiveness of programs; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement an effective health…