Assistant Nurse Manager, Acute Care Trauma units at Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Leadership, Quality Improvement, Nursing Management, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Mentoring, Coaching, Performance Management, Clinical Competency, Safety Initiatives, Human Resource Management, Ethical Decision Making, Process Improvement, Patient Satisfaction, Strategic Planning

Industry

Higher Education

Description

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 (ANM) is a registered nurse (RN) who is responsible for upholding excellence in the provision of nursing care through the implementation of the Profession Practice Model. The ANM, in association with the Nurse Manager, is responsible for the managerial and leadership functions within a patient environment. The ANM functions primarily on evening and nightshift hours to provide operational oversight, consistency and continuity. The ANM partners with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards, and administrative and clinical policies and procedures. The ANM performs managerial activities, and demonstrates effective leadership behaviors including performing evaluations, employee mentoring, coaching, and performance management. The ANM implements quality and safety initiatives, engages in process improvement, ensures adherence to bargaining unit agreements and human resource management. The ANM creates and sustains a patient care environment that supports a safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, productive, and engaged staff. The ANM’s decisions and actions are based on ethical principles as outlined by the American Nurses Association. The ANM practices in adherence with the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Nursing Administration: Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurse Administrators, the ANA Code of Ethics, then Oregon State Board Nurse Practice Act, and within the context of the Nurse Executive Competencies developed by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE). The ANM exemplifies the principles of the OHSU Culture of Safety Position Statement by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture. Responsible for operational, quality, human resources, financial, strategic and clinical management of the Emergency Surgery and Trauma Nursing Units under the direction of the Emergency Surgery and Trauma Units Nurse Manager.Works cooperatively and supportively with all staff and interdisciplinary team members to provide patient satisfaction, and high quality, safe care of patients.Maintains clinical competency in acute care nursing to provide occasional nursing responsibilities to support daily operations. Participates in projects and improvement initiatives in alignment with the OHSU Tier one priorities and Strategic Plan Required Qualifications Minimum of 2 years relevant clinical with strong charge nurse experience BSN or higher degree in nursing Unencumered Oregon RN License BLS for healthcare provider Specialty certification Job Specific (ACLS, NRP, etc.) 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 Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents for .9 FTE and higher. $25K 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.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for managerial and leadership functions within the patient environment, ensuring safe and quality patient care. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team and implement quality and safety initiatives.