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Director Nursing Services
Hourly Base Rate: $56.00 - $99.00
Hours: Full Time - Mon-Fri
Date Posted: 09/14/2026
Job Summary:
- Assist the CNO in providing leadership to nurse employees that will enroll their support, create ownership of goals and have them actively participate in decisions that impact the hospital.
- Assist the CNO in maintaining regulatory compliance approvals and quality accreditation.
- Oversees operations in order to maintain standards of patient care; advises management, patient care staff and administrators in matters related to nursing service.
- Directs the establishment and implementation of policies and develops organizational structure and standards of performance.
- Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups.
- Generally manages professional staff.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
- Leads and directs the work of others.
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Education/Licensure:
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon.
- MSN degree required.
- Minimum 5 years clinical nursing experience required plus 5 years of nursing management or directorship.
- Current BLS.
Qualifications:
- In addition to education above, successful experience in a work setting that consistently requires interaction with multiple and diverse people and management of details with high degree of accuracy and reliability.
- Ability to work independently, efficiently, and responsibly in an environment with multiple work demands, short timeframes, and minimal supervision.
- Ability to prioritize demanding work load and balance multiple concurrent expectations.
- The DNS reports directly to the CNO and in the absence of the CNO may be required to interpret clinical policy and provide guidance.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Work effectively with administrators, physicians, peers and all members of the health care team.
- Computer competency including Word, Excel, and be able to extract data
- Previous supervisory experience required.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
- Student loan repayment program.
Salary : $56 - $99