Director of Nursing

Your future role at a glance

Location: Bartlesville, OK
Facility: Ascension St. John Jane Phillips
Specialty: Acute Care, Telemetry, Med/Surg, ED, ICU
Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together.

Responsibilities

• Champion Clinical & Operational Excellence: Orchestrate workflows and resource allocation across your assigned nursing division to foster an environment where both staff and patient care thrive.
• Shape Strategic Departmental Goals: Design and execute visionary benchmarks that align with the highest medical, administrative, legal, and ethical standards in modern healthcare.
• Elevate Patient & Clinical Outcomes: Oversee the full spectrum of clinical activities—including assessments, care plan development, and feedback management—to ensure an exceptional patient experience.
• Cultivate World-Class Talent: Lead the charge on strategic mentorship and continuous education initiatives to build a high-performing, inspired nursing team.
• Drive Fiscal & Regulatory Integrity: Strategically manage departmental budgets to optimize resources while spearheading internal and external audits to consistently surpass compliance standards.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Licensed Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing required. BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.
• Work Experience: 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Preferences

• Exceptional leadership skills and professional presence
• Strong clinical background

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Qualifications

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Licensed Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing required. BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.
• Work Experience: 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Skills

• Exceptional leadership skills and professional presence
• Strong clinical background

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Day Shift | Full-time