Description

Assistant Nurse Manager, Acute Care Trauma units

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2025-34813
Position Category: Nursing-Leadership
Job Type: Unclassified Administrative
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: 10A EGS and 13A Trauma
Posting Salary Range: $103,334.40 - $175,614.40 salary range
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Variable Evenings and Nights
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes
LinkedIn Job Code: #LI-OT1

Department Overview

13A Trauma is an Intermediate Care unit. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The care team is responsible for assessing patient needs, planning and coordinating interventions to meet those needs and evaluating the effectiveness of the interventions. We also provide an emphasis of rehabilitation principles, assisting patients in transitioning from hospital to home or rehab. Daily patient rounds occur with the attending staff physician, charge nurse, case manager, surgical residents and nurse practitioner. We collaborate with the ICU to make the patient and family transition to our unit smooth and worry free.

 

10A Emergency General Surgery (EGS) is an 18 bed unit. Patient population includes; necrotizing fasciitis, and complicated abdominal surgeris for conditions such as: necrotizing pancreatitis and enterocutaneous fistulas, colectomies and complication of prior surgeries, appy, chole, post surgical care.

Function/Duties of Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager is a registered nurse who provides operational leadership under the direction of the Nurse Manager to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered nursing care. The Assistant Nurse Manager supports staff development, oversees daily operations, and contributes to quality, financial, and human resource management activities. This role promotes a professional practice environment that fosters excellence in patient care and staff engagement.

 

The Assistant Nurse Manager is distinguished from the Nurse Manager by providing operational leadership and supervisory support on a shift or unit basis, rather than holding primary accountability for long-term strategic, fiscal, and administrative management of the department. The Assistant Nurse Manager serves as a front-line leader who implements policies, coordinate staffing, monitor patient care quality, and provide coaching and guidance to nursing staff.

 

1. Strategic & Unit Planning — Partners with the Nurse Manager to translate organizational
and nursing priorities into unit plans; contributes to goal setting (short- and long-term),
measurable targets, and implementation timelines; coordinates interventions, tracks progress
using data, and communicates status to stakeholders; supports readiness for
accreditation/regulatory changes.

2. Operational Leadership — Oversees day-to-day operations, including staffing, scheduling, assignments, patient flow, and escalation pathways to ensure safe, effective care; leads huddles and facilitates clear communication; may provide leadership coverage across all
shifts (days/evenings/nights/weekends) as operationally needed.

 

3. Staff Supervision & Development — Provides coaching, mentoring, competency
validation, and performance feedback; participates in orientation and evaluations; supports
recruitment, retention, and succession planning; recognizes exemplary practice and addresses
performance concerns.

4. Quality, Safety & Risk — Promotes adherence to professional standards, organizational
policies, and regulatory requirements; uses data to monitor outcomes; leads/participates in
performance improvement, event review, risk mitigation, and dissemination of best practices;
supports standard work and error-reduction processes.

5. Human Resources & Employee Relations — Fosters engagement and a positive work
environment; facilitates conflict resolution; supports attendance management and progressive
performance management; ensures compliance with applicable labor/collective bargaining
agreements and HR policies.

6. Resource & Financial Stewardship — Assists with productivity and resource monitoring;
applies staffing tools and guidelines; monitors overtime/premium use and supply utilization;
educates staff on financial implications of care decisions and supports cost-effective
operations.

7. Professional Practice & Collaboration — Models ethical, professional nursing practice
consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics and Nurse Practice Act; advocates for patients and
families; collaborates with interprofessional teams and shared-governance structures;
promotes a culture of safety, equity, and inclusion.

Required Qualifications

Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

 

Experience:
• Two (2) years of relevant clinical nursing experience in a related specialty, including
demonstrated leadership responsibilities required. (e.g., charge nurse, preceptor, supervisor,
or equivalent).

 

Licenses or Certifications:
• Unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license (or ability to obtain prior to hire).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Additional clinical certifications (e.g., ACLS, NRP) may be required by assignment.
• Leadership/specialty certification (e.g., NE-BC, CNML, or clinical specialty) within two (2)
years of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or a related field
• Previous management experience
• Nurse executive certification
• Certification in Specialty or NE-BC

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)

All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

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