Nurse Manager
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department Overview
The Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for operational human resource
quality and financial leadership for one or more inpatient or ambulatory clinical units or
programs. The Nurse Manager ensures the delivery of safe high-quality patient- and family centered care in alignment with organizational priorities and the Professional Practice Model.
This role fosters a supportive and professional practice environment promotes staff engagement
and professional development and partners with interdisciplinary teams to achieve excellence in
clinical outcomes operational efficiency and patient experience
Function/Duties of Position
The Nurse Manager differs from the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) in that the Nurse Manager
holds primary accountability for operations staffing quality and fiscal management for one or
more inpatient or ambulatory units or clinical programs. The Nurse Manager operates with
independent decision-making authority appropriate to the size complexity and scope of the
assigned area(s) which may range from a single unit to multiple units or programs.
1. Strategic & Program Planning The Nurse Manager develops and executes shorthand long-term goals aligned with organizational division and nursing priorities. This
includes establishing measurable objectives monitoring performance outcomes and
adjusting plans based on data results and stakeholder feedback. The Nurse Manager
engages staff in shared governance and continuous improvement initiatives to advance
clinical practice and operational efficiency.
2. Operational Leadership The Nurse Manager provides leadership for daily operations
across assigned inpatient or ambulatory units ensuring effective patient care delivery
patient flow and workflow coordination. The role maintains visibility with staff fosters
open communication promotes collaboration and models accountability. The Nurse
Manager also leads initiatives to enhance efficiency integration and overall patient
experience.
3. Financial & Resource Management The Nurse Manager develops monitors and
manages operating budgets while tracking productivity overtime and resource
utilization. The role implements cost-effective strategies while maintaining high
standards of patient care and partners with leadership to plan for staffing capital and
other resource needs to ensure the operational sustainability of the units or programs.
4. Human Resources & Staff Development The Nurse Manager recruits hires
evaluates and develops staff while fostering engagement recognition and
accountability. The role provides coaching and mentoring to emerging leaders such as
Assistant Nurse Managers or charge nurses and supports succession planning. The Nurse
Manager ensures compliance with labor agreements organizational policies and
professional practice standards promoting a positive and professional work environment.
5. Quality Safety & Performance Improvement The Nurse Manager develops
implements and evaluates quality safety and performance improvement initiatives
appropriate to the scope of assigned units or programs. The role uses data and evidence-based practices to identify opportunities for improvement mitigate risk and drive high-quality patient outcomes. The Nurse Manager fosters a culture of safety equity and
continuous learning promoting excellence in care delivery.
6. Professional Practice & Collaboration The Nurse Manager models ethical and
evidence-based nursing practice consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics Nurse Practice
Act and organizational values. The role engages in interdisciplinary collaboration to
advance clinical care operational effectiveness and patient outcomes. The Nurse
Manager represents units and programs in organizational initiatives and supports the
development of a professional inclusive practice environment that values diversity and
promotes staff engagement.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Masters degree in nursing or related field (e.g. MBA with healthcare concentration
MHA MPH).
Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in a related specialty AND
One (1) year of recent relevant leadership experience (e.g. charge nurse preceptor
supervisor or equivalent).
Demonstrated ability to manage complex operations in a large matrixed healthcare
environment.
Unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
BLS for healthcare providers required.
Professional certification in nursing leadership (e.g. NE-BC CNML) required within 2
years of hire.
Additional Details
This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:
- Comprehensive health care plans that cover 100% for a full-time employee and 88% for dependents for .75 FTE and higher.
- $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
- Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
- Paid time off- 208 hours per year (full-time) prorated for part-time
- Extended illness bank- 64 hours per year prorated for part-time
- 9 paid holidays per year
- Three weeks of paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance program (up to 5k)
- Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Why apply to OHSU
In addition to caring for patients we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portlands largest employer we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
All are welcome.
OHSU welcomes people of all ages ethnicities genders national origins religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Acute Care
- Healthcare Management
- Management Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
About Company
OHSU treats the most complex health needs in the region, makes discoveries that save lives and educates next-generation health professionals.
