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Director of Acute Care (RN)

Universal Health Services
paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Oklahoma, Enid
305 South 5th Street (Show on map)
Jul 15, 2026
Responsibilities

DIRECTOR OF ACUTE CARE

If you're an experienced nursing leader ready to advance your career, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center invites you to join our team. As the Director of Acute Care, you'll guide clinical operations, support nursing and ancillary staff, and ensure the delivery of safe, highquality emergency care. In this leadershipdriven role, you'll oversee departmental performance, champion regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of excellence throughout the Acute Care Departments.

Why St. Mary's?

St. Mary's is a 229bed acute care hospital with more than 125 skilled physicians across specialties including Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Women's Imaging, Rehabilitation, and more. For over 100 years, we've been committed to delivering exceptional care to our community. Learn more: https://www.stmarysregional.com

What You'll Do

  • Senior nursing leader responsible for overseeing the clinical, operational, and administrative management of inpatient acute care units to ensure high-quality patient care.
  • This Director provides clinical leadership and role models respectful, constructive, interdisciplinary, and collaborative communications, critical thinking, and problem solving.
  • Ensures the overall operation is in compliance with policies and all relevant Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies, and TJC standards.
  • Guides and supervises department managers, manages employee performance, assures accountability and competency, and facilitates employee success through developing employee goals for educational and professional development.

Performs all duties with accordance to the mission, vision, and values of St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.

This role is ideal for a strong, confident nursing leader who thrives in a fastpaced environment and is committed to supporting a highperforming Acute Care Department team.

What We Offer

St. Mary's provides a supportive environment where nursing leaders can grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact. Benefits include:

  • Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Discounts with local St. Mary's providers
  • Career advancement across UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Licensure / Certification / Education

  • Current RN licensure in State of Oklahoma and BLS required. BSN required, master's in nursing, Healthcare Administration or Business preferred.
  • Minimum three years of nursing full-time experience in an acute care setting with two to four years critical care experience required.
  • Supervisory experience required.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrates skills as a leader and ability to make decisions without direct supervision.
  • Computer skills (Microsoft word, excel, power point, etc.) required.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Strong data analysis skills.
  • Ability to keep team focused on goals/timelines.
  • BLS and ACLS required

About UHS

Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare providers. A Fortune 500 company with 2023 revenues of $14.3 billion, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, and more across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and the U.K. UHS employs approximately 96,700 team members and continues to grow. Learn more: www.uhs.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We also recognize and respect traits historically associated with race, including protective hairstyles.

Recruitment Notice

UHS recruiters will never request financial or personal information (such as Social Security numbers or bank details) via email, nor will they contact you from public email domains like Gmail or Yahoo. If you encounter suspicious communication, please report it at https://uhs.alertline.com or call 18008523449.

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