Clinical Resource Registered Nurse

Cascadia Services • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Cascadia Healthcare is seeking an experienced Clinical Resource Registered Nurse to support 3–5 skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in the Portland, Oregon area. This full-time, salaried regional role partners with facility leaders, Chief Nursing Officers, and interdisciplinary teams to promote high-quality, person-centered care, regulatory compliance, and consistent clinical practices. The position involves mentoring nursing leaders, supporting survey readiness, identifying performance gaps, and advancing quality improvement initiatives. Regular travel between facilities is required.

Requirements

• Active RN license in the state of Oregon.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Director of Nursing or equivalent leadership role in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Strong working knowledge of CMS regulations, survey processes, and quality improvement programs.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and influence nursing leaders.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly between facilities.
• Submit to and clear the applicable state background check before contact with patients or residents.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or MSN.
• Multi-site or regional leadership experience.
• Infection Preventionist certification.
• DNS-CT or CDONA certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional clinical oversight and support to skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities.
• Serve as a primary clinical resource and mentor to Chief Nursing Officers and nursing leadership teams.
• Conduct on-site clinical reviews, audits, and performance evaluations of nursing operations, documentation, and outcomes.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis, root-cause analysis, and quality monitoring.
• Support facilities with survey readiness, complaint surveys, plans of correction, and follow-up action plans.
• Educate and coach facility staff on regulatory requirements, clinical best practices, and company standards.
• Validate clinical competencies of nursing leaders and support onboarding and orientation of new CNOs and clinical leaders.
• Provide infection prevention oversight and guidance in alignment with state and federal regulations.
• Partner with facility and corporate leadership to support Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and resident dignity across all facilities.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible work-related travel.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree