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Position Summary:       

      The Department Director holds 24-hour unit accountability and provides direct patient care by utilization of the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures of Southwestern Medical Center and in accordance with the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act. Develops and maintains clinical competencies through continuing education. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates staff member competency through PI projects, patient care outcomes, and customer satisfaction surveys. Assists in the achievement of financial and operational objective of the hospital. Compliance with EEOC regulations, Federal, State, and Labor Laws and Regulations is required.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

·         Registered Nurse License issued by the State of Oklahoma or as part of a compact.

·         BLS by end of week one

·         ACLS within 3 months of hire

·         PALS within 3 months of hire

·         NIH Stroke (or obtains by end of Clinical Nursing Orientation)

·         Oklahoma Rights & Responsibilities Certificate (Medical Treatment Laws Information Act) every 2 years (and obtains by end of Clinical Nursing Orientation)

Education/Experience:

·         Graduate from an accredited nursing program

·         BSN or MSN highly recommended

·         Maintains education and development appropriate for position

·         Two years management experience preferred

*        Med-Surg acute care hospital leadership experience required; Rehab and/or Swing bed experience preferred

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