Director of Nursing
Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80,000 - $130,000 DOE
Lead Nursing Excellence at Klamath Health Partnership
Klamath Health Partnership (KHP) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing to provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for nursing services across our organization. This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.
As the second-largest healthcare provider in the Klamath Basin, KHP is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals and families regardless of their ability to pay. We are looking for a nursing leader who is passionate about supporting clinical excellence, developing strong teams, and advancing quality care in a rural healthcare setting.
What You''ll Do
As the Director of Nursing, you will:
- Provide leadership and oversight of nursing operations across multiple clinic locations.
- Promote a culture of patient safety, clinical excellence, and compassionate care.
- Ensure compliance with nursing practice standards, infection prevention protocols, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain high-performing nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and CCMAs.
- Oversee onboarding, training, competency assessments, and professional development programs.
- Collaborate with providers, clinic leadership, and executive leadership to improve patient outcomes and operational effectiveness.
- Monitor staffing needs and support workforce planning initiatives.
- Lead nursing quality improvement initiatives and performance monitoring efforts.
- Support care coordination, chronic disease management, preventive health programs, and patient education activities.
- Maintain readiness for regulatory reviews, audits, and accreditation requirements.
- Stay informed on changes in healthcare regulations, immunization guidelines, and nursing standards to ensure organizational compliance.
- Ensure appropriate CPR certification coverage and clinical training resources across the organization.
Qualifications
Required:
- Current unrestricted Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Five (5) or more years of clinical nursing experience in a medical, primary care, or ambulatory care setting.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
- Must successfully complete Klamath Health Partnership credentialing and privileging requirements, as applicable to the position.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and foster collaboration across departments.
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional standards.
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Experience in community health centers, primary care, public health, rural healthcare, or Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
- Experience leading quality improvement, compliance, or patient safety initiatives.
Why Join KHP?
- Make a meaningful impact in an underserved rural community.
- Work alongside dedicated providers and healthcare professionals committed to improving lives.
- Help shape clinical programs and nursing practice across a growing organization.
- Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven culture.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Professional Development Opportunities
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to perform the following essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and use of hands.
- Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving items up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stoop, and reach as needed.
- Visual acuity sufficient for both close detail work and distance viewing.
- Regular attendance during scheduled business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Klamath Health Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients.
Join KHP and help lead the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered healthcare for the communities we serve. Apply today and make a lasting difference in the Klamath Basin.