Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold a current, unrestricted Oregon Registered Nurse license.
Hold current CPR/BLS certification or be able to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Have at least two years of nursing experience; experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, withdrawal management, residential treatment, or a related healthcare setting is preferred.
Have supervisory or leadership experience, including clinical oversight, coaching, training, and support for nursing or medication-related staff.
Know medication management practices, including medication storage, documentation, medication reconciliation, controlled substances, medication errors, and infection prevention.
Know, or be able to learn, applicable Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon State Board of Nursing requirements, ASAM standards, and agency policies related to withdrawal management and residential substance use disorder services.
Be able to develop, implement, monitor, and improve nursing and medication-management procedures and train nursing and non-nursing staff within their appropriate scopes and assigned responsibilities.
Have organizational, communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills and collaborate with licensed medical providers, nursing staff, program leadership, and multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Be able to respond appropriately to medical concerns, medication incidents, and other clinical or operational issues, and determine when escalation to a licensed medical provider, Medical Director, program leadership, or another appropriate party is necessary.
Interact effectively and respectfully with coworkers and clients from diverse backgrounds in accordance with agency nondiscrimination policies.
Know professional nursing principles, practices, and standards.
Know substance use disorders, withdrawal management, and treatment practices.
Know medication management, infection prevention, and basic health and safety practices.
Be able to provide nursing leadership, supervision, training, and staff support.
Be able to assess clinical situations, exercise sound nursing judgment, and appropriately escalate medical concerns.
Have organizational skills to prioritize responsibilities, manage time, and meet deadlines.
Be able to communicate and collaborate with clients, staff, medical providers, leadership, pharmacies, and community partners.
Know community healthcare resources and appropriate referral processes.
Know de-escalation techniques or be able to successfully complete required training.
Be able to use electronic health records and other technology needed for the role.
Be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Pass the Department of Human Services Orchards background check.
Pass pre-employment drug testing, including THC.
Former clients must observe a 12-month waiting period before applying for employment.
Description
About the agency:
Willamette Family is a longstanding substance use treatment and behavioral healthcare provider that strives to support our community. Willamette Family is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), noting that we meet or exceed the national standards for excellence in behavioral healthcare.
Willamette Family provides the full continuum of Substance Use Disorder Treatment, outpatient mental health therapy, Primary Healthcare, Family Services, Peer Support, Parent Education, Skill Development, and Supported Housing services. For more information visit wfts.org.
Willamette Family is looking for RN Nurse Manager for Withdrawal Management and residential treatment in our Buckley Program
Compensation: Starting at $125K / Annually DOE
Employment type: W2 Salaried Exempt
Employee Benefits include:
Health, Dental, Vision, life, and Supplemental insurance options
Healthcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
403b Retirement Savings with company match
Robust time off package including paid sick leave, vacation time, and holidays for all full-time and regular part-time employees
Training and education benefits for employees who are employed for 24 months or longer as well as continued education training support
and more!
Requirements
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nursing program and current, unrestricted Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Current CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, withdrawal management, residential treatment, or a related healthcare setting.
Supervisory or leadership experience required, including experience providing clinical oversight, coaching, training, and support to nursing or medication-related staff.
Knowledge of medication management practices, including medication storage, documentation, medication reconciliation, controlled substances, medication errors, and infection prevention.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, applicable Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon State Board of Nursing requirements, ASAM standards, and agency policies related to withdrawal management and residential SUD services.
Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and improve nursing and medication-management procedures and provide training to nursing and non-nursing staff within their appropriate scopes and assigned responsibilities.
Strong organizational, communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with LMPs, nursing staff, program leadership, and multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Ability to respond appropriately to medical concerns, medication incidents, and other clinical or operational issues and determine when escalation to an LMP, Medical Director, program leadership, or other appropriate party is necessary.
Ability to effectively interact with coworkers and clients from diverse backgrounds and treat all individuals with respect and dignity in accordance with the agency's nondiscrimination policies.
Employment Requirements:
All Willamette Family employees are required to pass a background check facilitated by the Department of Human Services background-check unit Orchards
Pre-Employment Drug testing is required (including THC)
Effective 03/28/2025- Willamette Family has a required 12 month waiting period before former clients can apply for employment. This policy is in place to ensure professional boundaries and avoid potential conflicts of interest. Your response will not impact your eligibility beyond this requirement, and all information will remain confidential.
Requirements
Job Requirements
Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, and standards.
Knowledge of substance use disorders, withdrawal management, and treatment practices.
Knowledge of medication management, infection prevention, and basic health and safety practices.
Ability to provide effective nursing leadership, supervision, training, and staff support.
Ability to assess clinical situations, exercise sound nursing judgment, and appropriately escalate medical concerns.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage time, and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with clients, staff, medical providers, leadership, pharmacies, and community partners.
Knowledge of community healthcare resources and appropriate referral processes.
Knowledge of de-escalation techniques or ability to successfully complete required training.
Ability to use electronic health records and other technology necessary to perform job responsibilities.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
*According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a “reasonable accommodation” is a job modification that makes it accessible for people with disabilities.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Willamette Family Inc. prohibits discrimination on the basis of any characteristics protected by applicable local, state, federal laws and any agency policy including, but not limited to, discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or sexual orientation.