Willamette Family is looking for RN Nurse Manager for Withdrawal Management and residential treatment in our Buckley Program
Posted Sep 25
Unit and setting
Withdrawal Management and residential treatment in the Buckley Program · Behavioral Health Willamette Family is looking for RN Nurse Manager for Withdrawal Management and residential treatment in our Buckley ProgramSubstance use disorder and withdrawal management clients
License
RN license Graduate of an accredited nursing program and current, unrestricted Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license.Current, unrestricted Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license
Term
Permanent RN Nurse Manager in Substance Use Detox (RN) FULLTIMEFULLTIME
Do you qualify?
License
Current, unrestricted Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) licenseGraduate of an accredited nursing program and current, unrestricted Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license.Check your license
Certification
CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of hireAfter hire · obtain within 30 days of hireCurrent CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Experience
Two years of nursing experience
Experience
Supervisory or leadership experience, including clinical oversight, coaching, training, and staff supportSupervisory or leadership experience required, including experience providing clinical oversight, coaching, training, and support to nursing or medication-related staff.
Also asks
Knowledge of medication management practices, controlled substances, documentation, and infection prevention
Also asks
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon State Board of Nursing requirements, ASAM standards, and agency policies
Also asks
Pass background check facilitated by DHS background-check unit OrchardsAll Willamette Family employees are required to pass a background check facilitated by the Department of Human Services background-check unit Orchards
Also asks
Pre-employment drug testing including THCPre-Employment Drug testing is required (including THC)
Also asks
Knowledge of de-escalation techniques or ability to complete required trainingKnowledge of de-escalation techniques or ability to successfully complete required training.
Preferred
Experience
Experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, withdrawal management, residential treatment, or related healthcare setting
Benefits403b Retirement Savings with company match403b Retirement Savings with company match
BenefitsPaid sick leave, vacation time, and holidaysRobust time off package including paid sick leave, vacation time, and holidays for all full-time and regular part-time employees
BenefitsTraining and education benefits for employees employed 24 months or longer and continued education training supportTraining and education benefits for employees who are employed for 24 months or longer as well as continued education training support
Health insurance
More benefits (9)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Supplemental insurance
Paid sick leave
Vacation time
Holidays
Training and education benefits
Continued education training support
The role and schedule
Day to day
Provide clinical oversight, coaching, training, and support to nursing or medication-related staff
Day to day
Develop, implement, monitor, and improve nursing and medication-management procedures
Day to day
Provide training to nursing and non-nursing staff within appropriate scopes and assigned responsibilities
Day to day
Collaborate effectively with LMPs, nursing staff, program leadership, and multidisciplinary treatment teams
Day to day
Respond to medical concerns, medication incidents, and clinical or operational issues, escalating to LMP, Medical Director, or leadership when necessary
Day to day
Provide nursing leadership, supervision, training, and staff supportAbility to provide effective nursing leadership, supervision, training, and staff support.
Day to day
Assess clinical situations, exercise nursing judgment, and escalate medical concernsAbility to assess clinical situations, exercise sound nursing judgment, and appropriately escalate medical concerns.
Day to day
Communicate and collaborate with clients, staff, medical providers, leadership, pharmacies, and community partnersAbility to communicate and collaborate effectively with clients, staff, medical providers, leadership, pharmacies, and community partners.
Day to day
Use electronic health records and other necessary technologyAbility to use electronic health records and other technology necessary to perform job responsibilities.
Waiting period required before former clients can apply for employmentEffective 03/28/2025- Willamette Family has a required month waiting period before former clients can apply for employment.
The workplace
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Willamette Family INC
Hiring organization
What nurses have written publicly about working here centers on staffing and oversight rather than on the work itself — worth reading before you decide.
Willamette Family is a longstanding substance use treatment and behavioral healthcare provider that strives to support our community.
Willamette Family is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), noting that we meet or exceed the national standards for excellence in behavioral healthcare.
Willamette Family provides the full continuum of Substance Use Disorder Treatment, outpatient mental health therapy, Primary Healthcare, Family Services, Peer Support, Parent Education, Skill Development, and Supported Housing services. For more information visit wfts.org.
Willamette Family is looking for RN Nurse Manager for Withdrawal Management and residential treatment in our Buckley Program
Compensation
$115k-$130k/ Annually
Employment type: W2 Salaried Exempt
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!
Requirements
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.
Employment
Requirements
All Willamette Family employees are required to pass a background check facilitated by the Department of Human Services background-check unit Orchards
Pre-Employment Drug testing is required (including THC)
Effective 03/28/2025- Willamette Family has a required 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.
Requirements
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.
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.
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Eugene is geographically and culturally divided between its southern hills and its flatter northern and western expanses. South Eugene enclaves like Fairmount, South University, and Amazon are characterized by mature tree canopies, historic craftsman bungalows, and close ties to the University of Oregon campus.
The Whiteaker serves as the city's eclectic, bohemian core, known for its bike-friendly street grid, murals, and proximity to craft breweries and food trucks. Meanwhile, northern neighborhoods such as Cal Young and Harlow present a quieter, suburban environment with cul-de-sacs and quick access to highway corridors, while River Road offers a flatter, unpretentious residential feel along the Willamette River.
Getting around+Healthcare workers heading to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center facilities rely primarily on Interstate 5, Interstate 105, and Highway 99 for straightforward vehicle access between Eugene and neighboring Springfield. Cross-town vehicular travel is typically fast, with most intra-city drives taking ten to fifteen minutes outside peak university congestion. Public transit is anchored by the Lane Transit District (LTD), notably its EmX bus rapid transit line that directly links downtown Eugene, the university area, and Springfield medical corridors, although standard bus routes elsewhere in town run on more limited frequencies.
Healthcare workers heading to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center facilities rely primarily on Interstate 5, Interstate 105, and Highway 99 for straightforward vehicle access between Eugene and neighboring Springfield. Cross-town vehicular travel is typically fast, with most intra-city drives taking ten to fifteen minutes outside peak university congestion.
Public transit is anchored by the Lane Transit District (LTD), notably its EmX bus rapid transit line that directly links downtown Eugene, the university area, and Springfield medical corridors, although standard bus routes elsewhere in town run on more limited frequencies.
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Outdoor recreation is woven directly into Eugene's urban structure, highlighted by the extensive paved Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System along the Willamette River. Runners gravitate to the five-mile bark-chip Pre's Trail winding through meadows and wetlands in Alton Baker Park, while hikers ascend the Ridgeline Trail system and Skinner Butte for panoramic views across the valley.
Water enthusiasts paddle the Willamette and McKenzie rivers or take day trips out to Clear Lake, while the Cascade Mountains and the rugged Oregon coastline are each accessible within a short highway drive.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Eugene
Eugene offers healthcare professionals a rare blend of mid-sized community life, world-renowned athletic heritage, and immediate immersion in Pacific Northwest wilderness. As home to PeaceHealth's regional medical center and the University of Oregon, the city functions as a self-contained hub where commutes rarely exceed fifteen minutes. Shift workers can decompress along the shaded bends of the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System, run the historic Pre's Trail in Alton Baker Park, or hike up Skinner Butte for sweeping views of the southern Willamette Valley. Neighborhood life varies widely, from the bohemian taprooms and food cart pods of the Whiteaker to the quiet, family-oriented cul-de-sacs of Cal Young and the leafy streets of Amazon and Fairmount. Relocating nurses should weigh practical trade-offs: winters feature prolonged drizzle and overcast skies, spring brings intense valley grass pollen, and public transit options thin out outside the primary EmX bus rapid transit spine. Yet for clinicians seeking a genuinely bikeable, outdoor-centric city within striking distance of the Cascades and the Pacific coast, Eugene provides an exceptionally grounded lifestyle.
