Director of Nursing Services

October 16, 2019

We are seeking a dynamic DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES to lead clinical care and services provided in Friendsview’s private pay only, RCF licensed health services neighborhoods and care at home program. This person oversees the planning, development, implementation, coordination, evaluation and maintenance of clinical services in accordance with federal, state and local regulations as well as best practices and Friendsview’s philosophy of person-centered care. He or she collaborates with the Health Services Administrator, providing assistance in the functions of the Health Services Department and supervises the professional and paraprofessional nursing and caregiving team.

Top candidates will have a passion for excellence, a commitment to staff empowerment and resident-directed care and a drive to continuously improve processes and practices. A strong nursing background with a BSN or MSN, or an RN from an accredited nursing program and Oregon RN license is required. Administrative experience in long-term care or community-based care preferred.

Essential Functions:Job Objective/ Summary: Ultimately responsible for the quality of care for residents living in one of Friendsview’s Health Services licensed care areas, or receiving in-home care services through Friends At Home. Primary focus is overseeing the planning, development, implementation, coordination, evaluation, and maintenance of nursing services (objectives, policies, procedures, protocols, systems, standards, etc) in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, and Friendsview’s philosophy of person-centered care. Collaborates with the Health Services Administrator, providing assistance in the functions of the Health Services Department. Supervises the professional and paraprofessional nursing/caregiving team.