Director Nursing, Magnet/Professional Governance

Company: Providence Health and Services
Location: Gresham
Posted on: February 1, 2026

Job Description:

Description Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Do you have a passion for shared governance? Do you thrive on navigating complex challenges and shaping the future of healthcare delivery? If so, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! The Role: As the Director of Nursing, Magnet and Professional Governance, you will assume responsibility for oversight and outcomes of Magnet Program, Professional Governance, and Float Pool. and Professional Governance. Responsibilities include coaching/mentoring Profession Governance Group Chairs, policy oversight, and magnet documentation (including mid-cycle reports).This role reports directly to the CNO and will partner with the CNO around strategic plans. What You’ll Do? - Strategic Visionary: Develop and implement strategic initiatives to achieve outstanding outcomes while managing competing priorities. - Change Facilitator: Assist clinicians and managers in planning and sustaining change effectively. - Collaborative Partner: Forge partnerships with managers and disciplines to achieve desired outcomes. - Stewardship Balancer: Maintain a balance between stewardship, patient care experience, and quality. - Educational Leader: Guide team, addressing clinical education needs. - Compliance Monitor: Ensure adherence to TJC, Magnet, and regulatory standards. - Process Improver: Implement initiatives for enhanced patient care delivery and process improvement. Must have strong process improvement, data analysis, and writing skills. - Communication Strategist: Develop a proactive communication strategy for timely stakeholder engagement. - Advocacy and Representation: Advocate for excellence in patient care and represent nursing on various committees. - Recruitment and Development: Oversee recruitment and development of nurse leaders, accountable for staff satisfaction. What You’ll Bring? - Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Master’s Degree completed or in progress in applied clinical field. Ph.D., DNP, PhD, DNSc, or ND preferred. - Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Nursing at supervisory or managerial level, with project management and process improvement experience. Strong preference for candidates who have worked within a unionized environment. Must have strong data analysis, reporting and writing skills. - Regulatory Expertise: Experience with Joint Commission, CMS, patient safety, and compliance initiatives. - Leadership Proficiency: Effective leadership, communication and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to persuade and present recommendations tactfully. Strong financial acumen, cultural transformation experience, ability to manage union dynamics. Strong coaching and mentoring skills. Magnet designated facility leadership experience preferred. - Interpersonal Excellence: Strong collaboration and engagement skills, capable of building exceptional teams and communicating and negotiating effectively. Strong provider relations and alignment with Providence mission and values. Why Join Us? - Impactful Contribution: Be part of an organization transforming healthcare and improving countless lives. - Innovative Environment: Enjoy autonomy and support to bring innovative ideas to fruition. - Team Collaboration: Work alongside a talented and dedicated team of professionals. - Dynamic Industry: Thrive in the fast-paced and ever-evolving healthcare sector. - Vibrant Location: Experience the natural beauty and cultural richness of Portland. Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare? If you're a visionary leader with a passion for advancing nursing practice, we encourage you to apply! Join our team and help us create a healthier future for all. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. About the Team Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement. Requsition ID: 401579 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing Job Function: Nursing Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Leadership Department: 5001 PPMC NURSING ADMIN Address: OR Portland 4805 NE Glisan St Work Location: Providence Portland Medical Ctr-Portland Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $80.97 - $127.84 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Nursing Director, Location:Gresham, OR-97030

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