Assistant Nurse Manager, Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit at Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Patient Care, Nursing, Quality Improvement, Safety Initiatives, Mentoring, Coaching, Performance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Ethical Decision Making, Process Improvement, Human Resource Management, Evidence-Based Practice, Crisis Management, Communication

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department Overview The 7C Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) provides specialized progressive care for adult patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions who require frequent monitoring and skilled nursing interventions, but do not meet criteria for intensive care. This 12-bed unit serves as a critical step between the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) and the Acute Care setting, supporting early recovery, close neurological observation, and safe transitions along the continuum of care. The 7C IMCU emphasizes patient safety, early mobility, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based neuroscience nursing within a supportive and professional work environment. This unit utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach to the care we provide to our patients: 40kg weight minimum, age generally not less than 16 years with no upper age limit. Diagnoses include but are not limited to: Intracranial Hemorrhage Acute Ischemic Stroke rain tumor Neurosurgical patients Interventional Radiology patients 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, the 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. Required Qualifications 2 years of relevant clinical experience, with strong leadership experience BSN or higher degree in nursing Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License BLS and ACLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation Preferred Qualifications Current clinical certification in area of specialty Experience in a high-level acuity medical facility. Master’s degree in nursing or a related field Previous Assistant Nurse Manager Experience and/or other nursing leadership experience including Charge nurse Previous management experience, project management 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.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for upholding excellence in nursing care and managing leadership functions within the patient environment. They partner with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, quality patient care and compliance with standards and policies.