Lead Regional Nurse
Portland, Oregon
RN
Posted Aug 28
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 11+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Oregon is $50/hr, across 239 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Position summary
The Lead Regional RN provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing services across all operating entities. This role ensures high-quality Client care, regulatory compliance, and standardized clinical practices while partnering with Operations to develop Caregiver training standards and drive continuous quality improvement.
Who we are
- A family-owned organization with 20 years experience of raising the standards for in-home care — and we're still pushing higher.
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- We build teams of driven, mission-obsessed experts whose energy and focus turn every initiative into a success
- Our process is our promise: proven systems and disciplined execution deliver exceptional care to every Community, Employee, and Client.
- A culture built to energize — powering meaningful careers for world changers who never settle.
- See How We're Raising the Bar
Role responsibilities
What you'll own and lead as a: Lead Regional Nurse (RN)-
- Travel frequently to oversee and standardize nursing services and compliance across all operating entities and licensing requirements
- Monitor care quality, conduct audits, analyze medication errors, and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Conduct Client nursing and medication evaluations across multiple sites, identifying risks and ensuring safe care delivery
- Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations; update policies in response to evolving standards
- Lead hiring, training, evaluation, and retention of RN staff with ongoing education and professional development
- Audit MARs, review medication orders, and ensure safe, compliant administration practices across all locations
- Train and validate Caregiver competencies in medication administration and nurse-delegated tasks
- Develop SOPs, training materials, and clinical documentation to ensure consistency and operational efficiency
Role qualifications
- Active RN license in good standing; clinical experience in home care, assisted living, or a regulated care setting preferred
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, licensing standards, and HIPAA best practices
- Proven ability to lead and develop nursing teams with a focus on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Excellent clinical judgment with experience conducting Client assessments and medication evaluations
- Highly organized with strong documentation and recordkeeping skills and attention to detail
- Proactive, solutions-oriented communicator with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Proficient with technology and healthcare management systems; comfortable developing SOPs and training materials
- Experience in home health, in-home care, or multi-site nursing operations strongly preferred
Comprehensive wellness portfolio
In your role with Caring for Others, you're responsible for upholding, executing, and supporting our mission.
As such, it is our honor to support you with
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays*
- 100% Company-Paid Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance*
- 100% Company-Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Policy*
- 100% Company-Paid Employee Assistance Program - including mental health counseling sessions, financial coaching, provider referrals, and childcare resources - available 24/7
- Customizable Health Insurance Plans: Up to 100% Company Contribution to plan premium for Employee, PLUS additional contribution for Dependents as needed*
- 401(k) Retirement Program - with Employer Match*
- Professional Development – ongoing education, wraparound support, and leadership coaching
- A Next-Level, Comprehensive Training and Orientation Week
- And a supportive team to work alongside!
Requirements
- Proactive, solution-oriented self-starter who takes initiative and works independently
- Values innovation, efficiency, and streamlined processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Meticulous attention to detail, with accurate record-keeping and documentation
- Strong project management skills — strategic, organized, and intuitive
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Results-driven, with proven time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Exercises sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive matters
- Tech-savvy and comfortable with a variety of software and devices
- Warm, welcoming, and professional demeanor with a commitment to outstanding customer service
- Strong commitment to compliance, including knowledge of HIPAA best practices for handling PHI
- Administrative experience in a related specialty such as accounting, customer service, scheduling, billing, IT, project management, sales, marketing, business development, staffing, recruiting, care coordination, compliance, office or business management, human resources, or operations
- Background in senior care, assisted living, skilled nursing, or in-home care
Caring for Others is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. *Benefit eligibility is based on hours worked.
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Requirements
- Proactive, solution-oriented self-starter who takes initiative and works independently
- Values innovation, efficiency, and streamlined processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Meticulous attention to detail, with accurate record-keeping and documentation
- Strong project management skills — strategic, organized, and intuitive
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Results-driven, with proven time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Exercises sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive matters
- Tech-savvy and comfortable with a variety of software and devices
- Warm, welcoming, and professional demeanor with a commitment to outstanding customer service
- Strong commitment to compliance, including knowledge of HIPAA best practices for handling PHI
- Administrative experience in a related specialty such as accounting, customer service, scheduling, billing, IT, project management, sales, marketing, business development, staffing, recruiting, care coordination, compliance, office or business management, human resources, or operations
- Background in senior care, assisted living, skilled nursing, or in-home care
Place
- City
- Portland, Oregon
- Median rent
- $1,655/mo
- Local household income
- $90,919/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Portland area index 105.4, where 100 is the national average.
Portland pairs a laid-back Pacific Northwest lifestyle with a thriving food, coffee, and craft-brew scene. The Willamette River splits the city into distinct east and west sides, and Forest Park offers one of the nation's largest urban wilderness escapes. It's a magnet for nurses who want outdoor access without leaving city limits.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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On Indeed you will see about 4.5 overall from roughly 197 reviews, with work-life balance and management also at 4.5. A reviewer described a clear orientation, staff available 24/7, and workplace apps that were easy to navigate. If you want…
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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