Director of Nursing Operations - Cherokee Nation Businesses

Please Note: We are in the initial stages of sourcing candidates for this potential opportunity. We do not have an existing contract for this work. In the event we are selected through the competitive process, we would like to quickly draw upon a pool of talented professionals and are accepting prospective applications now.

Director of Nursing Operations

The Director of Nursing Operations is pivotal in bridging the gap between the Operations Center and clinical care.  They supervise a medical operations team, which includes Registered Nurses (RNs), PRN staff, and Medical Data Entry personnel, all operating within an Emergency Operations/Command Center (EOC).  Additionally, the Director is the primary liaison between the onsite medical staff, offsite healthcare providers, and definitive care facilities when required.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Director of Nursing Operations 
• Pay commensurate with experience.
• Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.  Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Director of Nursing Operations Responsibilities Include: 

• Perform administrative duties as they relate to: 
• Facility Staffing/scheduling 
• Maintains the highest of standards of care 
• Plans and oversees admission, nursing, and patient care process
• Coordinates with medical staff and other departments to ensure effiency of medical care 
• Provide ongoing education classes for all nursing staff
• Develop SOPs as necessary
• Assign, schedule, and monitor RNs/PRN/Medical staffing   to provide continuous coverage 24/7/365
• Oversees all electronic record keeping processes, ensuring all necessary documents are accurate and up to date
• Implement quality improvements
• Reporting 
• Incident response 
• Responsible for Mental Health “holds” paperwork, securing inpatient care delivery
• Responsible for securing urgent and non-urgent patient care transportation
• Oversees delivery of all vaccines, including but not limited to COVID 
• Be prepared to work extended work schedules, including weekends, holidays, and shifts beyond 8-hours 
• Shifts per week can vary from 4 to 7 days a week, depending on demand 
• Complete reports daily 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Director of Nursing Operations Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Bachelor’s in nursing required, MS preferred
• five years of experience in nursing with increasing responsibility 
• RN Licensure.  Active, current, unrestricted. 
• Experience supporting medical operations within an EOC 
• Basic Life Support 
• Graduated from an accredited nursing program
• Supervision experience for guidance/mentoring/scheduling
• Scheduling experience 
• Process improvements in a health facility are preferred
• Ability to be favorably credentialed in the State of South Carolina CA 
• The location of services may sometimes be in remote, austere, or challenging environments. 
• Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high-paced environment without physical limitations. 
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities 
• Bilingual – English/Spanish OR English/Hindi preferred 
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting (CNMC) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses.  As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart.  

Cherokee Federal is a military-friendly employer.  Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.