Position Summary

Willamette Family is looking for RN Nurse Manager for Withdrawal Management and residential treatment in our Buckley Program. The RN Nurse Manager is responsible for the day-to-day nursing operations and direct supervision of LPN staff within the medical/withdrawal management and residential programs.

About Willamette Family:

Dedicated to Families. Committed to our Community. Celebrating Recovery.

Since 1964, Willamette Family (WF) has provided compassionate substance use disorder and mental health treatment services to individuals and families in Lane County. As a nonprofit organization, we believe recovery is possible for everyone and are committed to creating a supportive environment where clients and employees can thrive.

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in our community.

Learn more about us at www.wfts.org.

Position Details

Job Title: RN Nurse Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

Compensation: Starting at $125K / Annually DOE

Essential Duties

• Supervises LPNs and manages nursing schedules, staffing, and coverage.
• Provides clinical guidance and nursing support to LPN staff within the RN's scope of practice.
• Coordinates nursing workflows and supports day-to-day medical operations within assigned programs.
• Oversees nursing documentation and nursing practices to promote quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Oversees medication-management systems and practices, including medication storage, security, documentation, counts, disposal, and medication-room procedures.
• Reviews medication errors, discrepancies, and other medication-related incidents and ensures appropriate follow-up, documentation, staff coaching, and quality-improvement activities.
• Coordinates medication purchasing, pharmacy needs, medical supplies, and other nursing operational needs.
• Provides orientation, training, coaching, and competency support to nursing staff and medication-related training to other designated staff as appropriate.
• Works closely with LMPs to coordinate nursing and provider services and ensure continuity of medical care.
• Partners with the Operations Manager and program leadership to coordinate medical, nursing, clinical, and support operations.
• Participates in audits, quality reviews, corrective actions, and development or revision of nursing and medication-related policies and procedures.
• Escalates medical concerns to the LMP Manager, Medical Director, or other appropriate medical provider.

Employee Benefits include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, life, and Supplemental insurance options
• Healthcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• 403b Retirement Savings with company match
• Robust time off package including paid sick leave, vacation time, and holidays for all full-time and regular part-time employees
• Training and education benefits for employees who are employed for 24 months or longer as well as continued education training support
• and more!

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and current, unrestricted Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, withdrawal management, residential treatment, or a related healthcare setting.
• Supervisory or leadership experience required, including experience providing clinical oversight, coaching, training, and support to nursing or medication-related staff.
• Knowledge of medication management practices, including medication storage, documentation, medication reconciliation, controlled substances, medication errors, and infection prevention.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, applicable Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon State Board of Nursing requirements, ASAM standards, and agency policies related to withdrawal management and residential SUD services.
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and improve nursing and medication-management procedures and provide training to nursing and non-nursing staff within their appropriate scopes and assigned responsibilities.
• Strong organizational, communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with LMPs, nursing staff, program leadership, and multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Ability to respond appropriately to medical concerns, medication incidents, and other clinical or operational issues and determine when escalation to an LMP, Medical Director, program leadership, or other appropriate party is necessary.
• Ability to effectively interact with coworkers and clients from diverse backgrounds and treat all individuals with respect and dignity in accordance with the agency's nondiscrimination policies.
• Willamette Family has a required 12 month waiting period before former clients can apply for employment in this position. This policy is in place to ensure professional boundaries and avoid potential conflicts of interest. Your response will not impact your eligibility beyond this requirement, and all information will remain confidential.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, and standards.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, withdrawal management, and treatment practices.
• Knowledge of medication management, infection prevention, and basic health and safety practices.
• Ability to provide effective nursing leadership, supervision, training, and staff support.
• Ability to assess clinical situations, exercise sound nursing judgment, and appropriately escalate medical concerns.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with clients, staff, medical providers, leadership, pharmacies, and community partners.
• Knowledge of community healthcare resources and appropriate referral processes.
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques or ability to successfully complete required training.
• Ability to use electronic health records and other technology necessary to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

*According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a “reasonable accommodation” is a job modification that makes it accessible for people with disabilities.

Willamette Family Employment Requirements:

• All employees must complete and pass a Pre-employment Drug Screening (including Cannabis/THC)
• Required Background Check Clearance

As a substance use disorder and mental health treatment provider, Willamette Family requires all employees, regardless of position, to obtain background check clearance through the Oregon Department of Human Services/Oregon Health Authority Background Check Unit (BCU) using ORCHARDS. All offers of employment are contingent upon obtaining the required clearance.

Important information for applicants:

• Background checks may consider felony and misdemeanor convictions, including older convictions, certain pending criminal matters, and substantiated abuse findings.
• Some criminal histories result in mandatory disqualification, while others may be evaluated individually.
• Having a criminal history does not automatically disqualify you from employment.
• Successfully passing a background check for a previous employer does not guarantee ORCHARDS clearance.

Before applying, please review the Oregon BCU background check requirements, including potentially disqualifying convictions and conditions, to help determine whether you can meet this mandatory employment requirement.

Oregon BCU Applicant Information: Background Check FAQs and Eligibility Information

Effective 03/28/2025- Willamette Family has a required 12 month waiting period before former clients can apply for employment. This policy is in place to ensure professional boundaries and avoid potential conflicts of interest. Your response will not impact your eligibility beyond this requirement, and all information will remain confidential.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Willamette Family Inc. prohibits discrimination on the basis of any characteristics protected by applicable local, state, federal laws and any agency policy including, but not limited to, discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or sexual orientation.

Compensation details: 115000-130000 Yearly Salary

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