Assistant Director of Nursing

Job Description

About the Position:
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, this position assists with planning, directing, organizing, and coordinating the psychiatric nursing program at GMH.

Typical Job Functions Include:

• Advising medical staff, department heads, and administration on matters related to nursing services.

• Assisting in establishing departmental goals and objectives and coordinating nursing activities with other hospital departments.

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring quality assurance standards, policies, and procedures for acute and long-term psychiatric nursing units.

• Managing scheduling, staffing, and timesheet audits, and supporting personnel matters, including disciplinary actions as needed.

Job Type/Salary:

• $44.23/hour - $92,000/year

  • 11 Paid State Holidays, 15 days sick leave/15 days annual leave per year, up to 7% 401k match, and benefits allowance ranging from $8k-$20k/year according to number of dependents!

• Primary Working Hours are 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

  • Some paid on-call required.

• FLSA Status: Exempt

• 7/1/2025 – 7/7/2025

• Current GMH Employees only

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Option 1:

• 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, including:

  • At least two years in a supervisory capacity;

  • At least one additional year in a managerial or consultative capacity, or providing consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program; and

  • Two additional years of professional nursing experience in an administrative capacity.

• Option 2:

  • A bachelor’s degree in nursing; and

  • Three years of professional nursing experience, including:

    • At least two years in a supervisory capacity;

    • At least one additional year in a managerial or consultative capacity, or providing consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program; and

    • Two additional years of professional nursing experience in an administrative capacity.

• Option 3:

  • A master’s degree; and

  • Two years of professional nursing experience in a supervisory capacity;

  • At least one additional year in a managerial or consultative capacity

Special Requirements:

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.  Some positions may require performing moderately heavy lifting or other manual tasks.

• Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of lifting/carrying 70 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently and able to push and pull a maximum force of 40 pounds.

• Incumbent must have a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety and believe that recovery is possible!

Why Join Us? 

• Generous Benefits: A generous benefits allowance to help you pay for your insurance. 

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions. 

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses. 

• Ample Time Off: Leave accrual and holiday pay based on the hours worked 

• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future. 

• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it. 

• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service. 

• Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements. 

About us: Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for adults.  GMH provides community crisis stabilization and residential treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health and trauma related conditions. 

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing:  Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

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.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.