Director of Nursing

Location: Willowbrook Post Acute – Pendleton Oregon

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To: Administrator

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead and oversee all nursing operations within our facility. The DON is responsible for ensuring high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, strong clinical leadership, and effective staff development. This role combines hands-on clinical leadership with strategic oversight and collaboration across departments.

• Provide overall leadership and management of the nursing department.
• Develop, implement, and enforce nursing policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Ensure resident safety, dignity, and high standards of clinical care at all times
• Mentor nursing staff; conduct performance evaluations and address disciplinary matters as needed
• Develop and conduct in-service training and ongoing clinical education for nursing staff
• Coordinate pharmacy services, including medication management and destruction of expired or discontinued medications
• Serve as a liaison between physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in Quality Assurance (QA), Utilization Review, and Patient Care conferences
• Oversee MDS coordination and care planning processes
• Actively participate in state surveys and manage all required follow-up actions
• Stay current on regulatory changes and communicate updates to the clinical team
• Provide direct, hands-on resident care as needed
• Maintain strict confidentiality of resident and employee information

• Directly and indirectly supervise the ADON/RCM’s and MDS Coordinator and all other nursing staff

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Active RN license in good standing with the State Board of Nursing
• Minimum of 7 years of nursing management experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and clinical best practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Point Click Care  (PCC)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, read, talk, and hear for extended periods
• Frequent use of standard office equipment (computer, phone, copier, etc.)
• Occasional travel by automobile or airline may be required
• Healthcare facility environment with low to moderate noise levels

• Leadership role with real influence on resident outcomes and staff culture
• Supportive administrative team and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Opportunity to lead quality improvement initiatives and shape clinical excellence