Director of Nursing

Klamath Health Partnership, Inc.; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Development

Job summary

Klamath Health Partnership, Inc. seeks a Director of Nursing to provide clinical leadership across multiple clinics in a rural Oregon setting.

You will oversee nursing operations, ensure patient safety, and drive quality improvement while aligning with organizational policies and accreditation requirements. The role requires an Oregon RN license, 5+ years in clinical nursing with leadership experience, and a commitment to high standards of care in a Federally Qualified Health Center environment.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Oregon RN license.
• Five+ years nursing experience in primary/ambulatory care.
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience.
• Must complete KHP credentialing/privileging.
• AHA BLS certification.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of nursing operations across multiple clinics.
• Promote patient safety and clinical excellence.
• Ensure compliance with nursing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Recruit, mentor and retain nursing staff.
• Oversee onboarding, training and professional development.
• Collaborate with providers and executives to improve outcomes.
• Monitor staffing and workforce planning.
• Lead quality improvement and patient education initiatives.
• Ensure readiness for audits and accreditation.
• Stay updated on nursing standards and immunization guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Communication

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

Job description

Join our team at Klamath Health Partnership. Discover open positions and take the next step in your healthcare career.

The future looks bright at Klamath Health Partnership, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide variety of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Lead Nursing Excellence at Klamath Health Partnership

Klamath Health Partnership (KHP) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing to provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for nursing services across our organization. This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.

As the second-largest healthcare provider in the Klamath Basin, KHP is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals and families regardless of their ability to pay. We are looking for a nursing leader who is passionate about supporting clinical excellence, developing strong teams, and advancing quality care in a rural healthcare setting.

What You'll Do

As the Director of Nursing, you will:

• Provide leadership and oversight of nursing operations across multiple clinic locations.
• Promote a culture of patient safety, clinical excellence, and compassionate care.
• Ensure compliance with nursing practice standards, infection prevention protocols, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Recruit, mentor, develop and retain high-performing nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and CCMAs.
• Oversee onboarding, training, competency assessments and professional development programs.
• Collaborate with providers, clinic leadership and executive leadership to improve patient outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor staffing needs and support workforce planning initiatives.
• Lead nursing quality improvement initiatives and performance monitoring efforts.
• Support care coordination, chronic disease management, preventive health programs and patient education activities.
• Maintain readiness for regulatory reviews, audits and accreditation requirements.
• Stay informed on changes in healthcare regulations, immunization guidelines and nursing standards to ensure organizational compliance.
• Ensure appropriate CPR certification coverage and clinical training resources across the organization.

Qualifications

Required

• Current unrestricted Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Five (5) or more years of clinical nursing experience in a medical, primary care or ambulatory care setting.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
• Must successfully complete Klamath Health Partnership credentialing and privileging requirements, as applicable to the position.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and foster collaboration across departments.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional standards.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience in community health centers, primary care, public health, rural healthcare or Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
• Experience leading quality improvement, compliance or patient safety initiatives.

Why Join KHP?

• Make a meaningful impact in an underserved rural community.
• Work alongside dedicated providers and healthcare professionals committed to improving lives.
• Help shape clinical programs and nursing practice across a growing organization.
• Supportive, collaborative and mission-driven culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform the following essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching and use of hands.
• Occasional lifting, carrying or moving items up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach as needed.
• Visual acuity sufficient for both close detail work and distance viewing.
• Regular attendance during scheduled business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Klamath Health Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients.

Klamath Health Partnership, Inc. is an FTCA deemed organization. For more information about FTCA click here

We are pleased to have received the Tier 4 Certification from the Oregon Health Authority Patient-Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH) for our quality of care

Klamath Health Partnership (KHP) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We are a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral and community health services to the medically underserved of the Klamath Basin in southern Oregon. We are committed to the lifetime wellness of our community by providing accessible care to everyone with compassion and respect, regardless of ability to pay.