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Job Title: Director Nursing, Emergency Dept, Behavioral Health, Clinical Decision Unit
Company Name: Providence
Location: Portland, OR USA
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 12/04/2025
Expire Date: 01/24/2026
Job Categories: Social & Human Services, Finance/Economics, Healthcare, Other, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Executive Management, Quality Control, Research & Development, Medical
Job Description
Director Nursing, Emergency Dept, Behavioral Health, Clinical Decision Unit

Description



Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are you a strategic mastermind with a passion for advancing nursing practice? Do you thrive on navigating complex challenges and shaping the future of healthcare delivery? If so, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!



The Role:



As the Director of Nursing, you'll assist the CNO in steering the strategic goals of the department, organization, and clinical service area. Located in the dynamic region of Portland, you will assume responsibility for oversight and outcomes within the Emergency Department, Behavioral Health, and Clinical Decision Unit.



What Youll Do?




  • Strategic Visionary: Develop and implement strategic initiatives to achieve outstanding patient care outcomes while managing competing priorities.


  • Change Facilitator: Assist clinicians and managers in planning and sustaining change effectively.


  • Collaborative Partner: Forge partnerships with managers and disciplines to achieve desired outcomes.


  • Stewardship Balancer: Maintain a balance between stewardship, patient care experience, and quality.


  • Educational Leader: Guide team, addressing clinical education needs.


  • Compliance Monitor: Ensure adherence to TJC, Magnet, and regulatory standards.


  • Process Improver: Implement initiatives for enhanced patient care delivery and process improvement.


  • Communication Strategist: Develop a proactive communication strategy for timely stakeholder engagement.


  • Advocacy and Representation: Advocate for excellence in patient care and represent nursing on various committees.


  • Recruitment and Development: Oversee recruitment and development of nurse leaders, accountable for staff satisfaction.



What Youll Bring?




  • Educational Background: Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Masters Degree completed or in progress in applied clinical field. Ph.D., DNP, PhD, DNSc, or ND preferred.


  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Nursing at supervisory or managerial level, with project management and process improvement experience. Must have Emergency Department experience in large hospital setting. Strong preference for candidates who have worked within a unionized environment.


  • Regulatory Expertise: Experience with Joint Commission, CMS, patient safety, and compliance initiatives.


  • Leadership Proficiency: Effective leadership, communication and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to persuade and present recommendations tactfully. Strong financial acumen, cultural transformation experience, ability to manage union dynamics. Magnet designated facility leadership experience preferred.


  • Interpersonal Excellence: Strong collaboration and engagement skills, capable of building exceptional teams and communicating and negotiating effectively. Strong provider relations and alignment with Providence mission and values.



Why Join Us?




  • Impactful Contribution: Be part of an organization transforming healthcare and improving countless lives.


  • Innovative Environment: Enjoy autonomy and support to bring innovative ideas to fruition.


  • Team Collaboration: Work alongside a talented and dedicated team of professionals.


  • Dynamic Industry: Thrive in the fast-paced and ever-evolving healthcare sector.


  • Vibrant Location: Experience the natural beauty and cultural richness of Portland.



Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare? If you're a visionary leader with a passion for advancing nursing practice, we encourage you to apply! Join our team and help us create a healthier future for all.



About Providence



At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of Know me, care for me, ease my way. Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, well walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.



Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.



Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.



Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.



Requsition ID: 401580


Company: Providence Jobs


Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing


Job Function: Nursing


Job Schedule: Full time


Job Shift: Day


Career Track: Leadership


Department: 5001 PPMC NURSING ADMIN


Address: OR Portland 4805 NE Glisan St


Work Location: Providence Portland Medical Ctr-Portland


Workplace Type: On-site


Pay Range: $80.97 - $127.84


The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.



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