Nurse Manager - Stabilization and Crisis Unit

Initial Posting Date:

11/02/2026

Application Deadline:

11/15/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$9,143 - $13,477

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

SACU Nurse Manager (Stabilization and Crisis Unit)

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

 

Opportunity awaits!

Lead nursing services that promote health, dignity, and independence for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral disabilities. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced nursing leader who brings strong clinical expertise, a commitment to equity and person-centered services, and the ability to develop high-performing teams. The ideal candidate excels at building collaborative partnerships, driving quality improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance, and making sound operational decisions that support exceptional care and meaningful community inclusion.

If you are ready to lead with purpose, inspire excellence, and make a lasting impact in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply today.

 

 

About the Program

The Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU), within the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services, provides 24-hour residential care and supervision for approximately 100 individuals across 17 homes in six counties. SACU serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health conditions, whose support needs exceed those available through other community-based residential programs.

 

Through individualized support plans, SACU provides health and medical care, psychological services, emotional and behavioral supports, life skills training, educational supports, and recreational opportunities. These services help individuals maintain their quality of life, achieve their highest possible level of independence, build meaningful community connections, and transition safely back to their home communities.

 

Summary of Duties

As the SACU Nurse Manager, you will provide leadership and oversight for nursing services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care that promotes health, dignity, and quality of life for individuals served by SACU. In this role, you will:

• Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of nursing systems and practices to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and quality nursing services.

• Provide strategic oversight of nursing operations, including workforce planning, resource allocation, and fiscal management to meet current and future service needs.

• Ensure nursing care and services comply with all applicable federal and state laws, administrative rules, licensing requirements, and professional standards of practice, including the Oregon Nurse Practice Act and applicable Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs).

• Oversee the provision of equitable, appropriate, and person-centered nursing services, identifying service gaps, evaluating individual and programmatic needs, and establishing priorities to support quality outcomes across residential programs.

• Serve as a trusted clinical advisor to SACU leadership, including the Director, Deputy Director, and House Managers, providing expert consultation, establishing goals and objectives, evaluating service quality, and supporting licensing and regulatory readiness.

• Prepare reports, correspondence, and other communications, and represent SACU in partnerships with professional organizations, interagency committees, and stakeholder groups.

• Direct and enhance onboarding, orientation, and ongoing professional development programs for nursing staff.

• Develop and implement recruitment, retention, and workforce development strategies to attract, support, and retain a highly skilled nursing workforce.

 

To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [email protected]

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of nursing experience including some supervisory and/or teaching experience which shows knowledge of a) nursing techniques and therapeutic intervention used in care and treatment of patients (specific to the employing facility); b) supervisory techniques and work management of subordinate personnel; and c) administrative and educational principles and practices involved in nursing administration.

 

Special Qualifications

• At the time of appointment, possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's license.

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.

 

 

Essential Attributes

Successful candidates will demonstrate strength in the following areas:

• Clinical nursing leadership: Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing standards and treatment plans for people with complex physical, behavioral and mental health needs, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; recognizing changes in condition; and ensuring timely assessment, intervention, and follow-through.

• People leadership and staff development: Experience supervising and developing nursing and interdisciplinary teams, setting clear expectations, establishing and evaluating clinical competencies, evaluating performance, addressing concerns, and supporting recruitment, retention, and appropriate staffing.

• Equity, cultural humility, and disability justice: Demonstrated ability to provide culturally responsive, person-centered services that honor individual choice and dignity, address barriers to equitable care, and create an inclusive, respectful workplace.

• Communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution: Ability to communicate complex clinical information clearly, build relationships with individuals receiving services, families, guardians, staff, and community partners, and resolve disagreements about care and services.

• Quality improvement and regulatory compliance: Experience using data, professional standards, and regulatory requirements to evaluate services, identify gaps, implement improvements, and address licensing findings.

• Operational judgment and resource management: Ability to prioritize competing needs, coordinate staffing and resources across residential services, and make timely, sound decisions during complex care situations and organizational crises.

 

 

Application instructions & requirements

Your work history profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and demonstrate your skills, lived and/or work experience that shows you are an excellent candidate for the position.

 

• Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile. Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range.

• A cover letter is required as part of the application. In your cover letter, please describe how you meet the essential attributes and minimum qualifications for this position. This information will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes. Failure to submit the required cover letter will result in disqualification of your application.

• Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

• If you are not a current State of Oregon employee, view this application instructional video.

• After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.

• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

 

 

Working Conditions

Must be able to work under the following conditions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• This position primarily works onsite in the Salem office and at the 17 SACU residential locations.

• Frequent travel to SACU locations is required, sometimes in adverse weather. A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.

• Frequent interaction with individuals receiving services requires attentiveness and sensitivity to their needs.

• Work may involve supporting individuals who are justice-involved or committed, as well as individuals experiencing crises expressed through significant emotional or physical behaviors.

• Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

• This position is on call 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday. Weekend on-call responsibilities rotate among designated central management team members.

 

 

Background Checks and Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.

• This position requires successful completion of all applicable Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security requirements and the ability to maintain CJIS clearance as a condition of employment.

• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

 

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.

• Cost of Living Adjustments.

• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).

• Amazing benefits package.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

 

 

Employment Preference

Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference:

• Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

 

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is a Management Service, Supervisory position and is not represented by a union.  

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.

• This position may be eligible for an educational pay differential in accordance with the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Pay Differential Policy: This differential applies to employees in positions of Supervising Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager (X6241) and Nurse Administrator (as determined by the agency). The differential is not more than 4.75 percent of base pay for a relevant baccalaureate degree and not more than 9.5 percent of base pay for a relevant master’s degree.

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

 

 

Contact Information

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Liz Zolkoske. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-209161

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone (call or text): 971-372-7380