Director of Nursing

TEEMA Solutions Group; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role with high impact

Work in a community-focused healthcare environment

Access to outdoor recreation and coastal living

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) to supervise Med/Surg and ICU services at a critical access hospital in Tillamook, Oregon. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, operational performance, and financial management while ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates must hold a BSN, possess strong nursing leadership experience, and demonstrate skills in regulatory compliance and strategic planning, all while promoting a collaborative team environment in a scenic coastal region.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Oregon or ability to obtain)
• Minimum 5+ years of nursing leadership experience preferred
• 4+ years of acute care hospital experience required/preferred
• Strong background in Med/Surg and ICU operations
• National certification in nursing leadership or specialty area preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership of nursing operations for Med/Surg and ICU units.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Develop and oversee clinical policies and programs.
• Manage departmental budgets and revenue optimization strategies.
• Lead staffing strategy and performance management.

Skills

Leadership in nursing

Operational performance management

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration with medical staff

Financial acumen

Patient-centered care initiatives

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Nursing (RN) to oversee Med/Surg and ICU services at a critical access hospital in Tillamook, Oregon. This leadership role is responsible for driving clinical excellence, operational performance, and financial outcomes while ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance across assigned departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and supervision of nursing operations for Med/Surg and ICU units
• Maintain accountability for financial, operational, and clinical performance of assigned departments
• Collaborate closely with medical staff and executive leadership to establish clinical standards and strategic direction
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and legal requirements
• Develop, implement, and oversee policies, procedures, and clinical programs
• Monitor and improve patient care quality, safety outcomes, and patient satisfaction
• Lead staffing strategy, workforce planning, and productivity management
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and staff development
• Drive process improvement initiatives and implement innovative care delivery models
• Manage departmental budgets, cost controls, and revenue optimization strategies
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Day shift, exempt leadership role
• 13-week assignment (potential for extension)

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Oregon or ability to obtain)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of nursing leadership experience preferred
• 4+ years of acute care hospital experience required/preferred
• Strong background in Med/Surg and ICU operations
• Experience with regulatory compliance, budgeting, and performance management
• National certification in nursing leadership or specialty area preferred
• Strong strategic thinking and operational leadership skills
• Ability to drive quality, safety, and patient-centered care initiatives
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and productivity
• Effective communicator with strong collaboration and team-building abilities
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and decision-making in complex environments

Why This Opportunity:

• Leadership role with high visibility and impact
• Opportunity to lead both Med/Surg and ICU services
• Work within a mission-driven, community-focused healthcare environment
• Located on the scenic Oregon Coast, offering a unique lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation and coastal living