Executive Director of Nursing MedSurg
Oklahoma City, OK - USA
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
Responsible for the provision of nursing care in respective division. Directs the quality and resource management for areas of responsibility. Accountable to insure implementation of current standards of practice and care. Works collaboratively with the physicians and other departments to achieve quality patient outcomes. Responsible for compliance with licensing and regulatory standards. Promotes professional nursing practice by insuring competency validation and providing ongoing clinical continuing education opportunities. Participates in the development and implementation of strategic and business plans for areas of responsibility. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission values and Mercy Service Standards.Position Details:
Why Choose Mercy
Incredible Incentives & Benefits:
Day-One Medical Dental & Vision
Enjoy Work/Life Balance with Flexible Time Off
Competitive Salary
Paid Parental Leave
Employer-Matched Retirement
Career Growth and Opportunities for Professional Development
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $2000/year
Supportive Leadership Culture: Lead within an environment that prioritizes collaboration empowers decisionmaking and fosters a culture where leaders champion their teams nurture professional growth and model compassion and accountability every day.
About Our Facility
Serving the OKC region for 135 years continuing a long legacy of compassionate care.
24/7 fullservice hospital with 349 beds
Featured specialty centers include:
Mercy Breast Center
Coletta Cancer Center
Meinders NeuroScience Institute
Birthplace & Level III Neonatal ICU
Consistently recognized for excellence including:
Forbes Americas Top Hospitals (2026)
Newsweek Best Neurological Hospitals (2024 & 2025)
U.S. News Best Hospitals for Maternity Care (2024)
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A (multiple seasons )
American Heart Association Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus (2024)
Accreditations & Centers of Excellence:
Center of Excellence for Hernia Surgery (Surgical Review Corporation)
Center of Excellence for GI (American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers (The Joint Commission)
Education: Masters degree required. May consider experienced licensed RN with current enrollment in an accredited Masters degree program and within 1 year of obtaining the diploma.
Licensure: Licensed as RN by the State Board of Nursing in the applicable state of practice.
Experience: No less than five years of previous experience in significant management role in nursing.
Preferred Education: MSN preferred MHA MBA.
Why Mercy
From day one Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off tuition support and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
Join a caring collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.