Nursing Manager

About Jamestown HealthCARE and the Jamestown Salish Seasons

Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe is expanding its healthcare offerings in the form of a brand new, state-of-the-art Evaluation and Treatment (E&T) Center, named Jamestown Salish Seasons, constructed on the Jamestown Healing Campus.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity:

• This facility is the first and only Tribally owned and operated E&T in Washington State.

• It is classified as a freestanding, 16-bed Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) designed to provide 24/7/365 behavioral health inpatient treatment, including crisis stabilization, diagnosis, medication management, and more.

• The Center's operational focus is on voluntary treatment as opposed to involuntary, ensuring our treatment offerings are designed from the ground up to provide world-class, recovery-oriented care.

We are committed to evidence-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed treatment that honors our mission, values, and standards for quality and safety.

The Opportunity

Are you a nursing leader passionate about behavioral health and community wellness? Jamestown Salish Seasons (JSS) is seeking a Nursing Manager to lead our nursing operations. JSS is a 16-bed voluntary residential treatment facility providing 24/7/365 crisis stabilization and inpatient behavioral health services.

As the Nursing Manager, you will be the cornerstone of our clinical team-planning, directing, and coordinating nursing operations while mentoring a dedicated team of RNs. Working closely with the Medical Director and an interdisciplinary team, you will ensure the highest standards of medical care, medication management, and patient outcomes in a culturally responsive environment.

Essential Functions

Nursing Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise, mentor, and develop the nursing team (RNs and clinical support staff).

• Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.

• Manage 24/7 staffing schedules and foster a culture of professional growth.

Medical and Clinical Patient Care Oversight

• Ensure high-quality care delivery in accordance with established protocols and scope of practice.

• Support crisis stabilization for individuals in acute mental health crises.

• Serve as a clinical resource during urgent or emergent situations.

Medication Management

• Oversee medication ordering, storage, administration, and disposal.

• Maintain safety standards and lead initiatives to reduce medication errors.

Compliance and Quality Assurance (QA/PI)

• Ensure operations meet local, state, and federal regulations (RCW, WAC, HIPAA).

• Implement quality assurance initiatives and monitor performance improvement data.

• Participate in leadership on-call coverage to ensure 24/7/365 operational continuity.

Care Coordination & Cultural Competence

• Collaborate with Tribal representatives to incorporate Tribal culture and values into nursing services.

• Promote culturally responsive communication and interdisciplinary care coordination.

Read the full job description here: Nursing Manager

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

• Licensure: Valid, non-restricted Washington State RN license.

• Certification: Current BLS (CPR) certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months).

• Experience: * Minimum of five (5) years RN experience (Behavioral health, crisis stabilization, or inpatient care).

• Minimum of two (2) years in a Nurse Manager or supervisory/lead role.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in EHR systems and Microsoft Office.

• Knowledge: Deep understanding of QA/PI principles, RN delegation, and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR Part 2).

• Other: Valid driver's license, ability to travel locally, and successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).

• Familiarity with American Indian/Alaska Native health services.

• Experience working in a tribal health setting.

• American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply.