Assistant Nurse Manager Trauma and Surgical ICU

Department Overview As one of only two Level I Trauma Centers in Oregon, the nurses of the Trauma & Surgical Intensive Care Unit (TSICU) provide exceptional care to traumatically injured patients in Oregon, Southwest Washington and Northern California. The unit also cares for Emergency General Surgery patients, as well as patients from Specialty Surgery Services such as Liver Transplant, EGS, ENT, OB/GYN, Plastics, and Ortho. The unit has a reputation for excellent teamwork and collaboration. The nurses and physicians along with other key members of the health care team work together to ensure patients receive progressive, evidence-based treatment. Function/Duties of Position The Assistant Nurse Manager is a registered nurse who provides operational leadership under thedirection of the Nurse Manager to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered nursing care. TheAssistant Nurse Manager supports staff development, oversees daily operations, and contributes toquality, financial, and human resource management activities. This role promotes a professionalpractice environment that fosters excellence in patient care and staff engagement. The Assistant Nurse Manager is distinguished from the Nurse Manager by providing operationalleadership and supervisory support on a shift or unit basis, rather than holding primaryaccountability for long-term strategic, fiscal, and administrative management of the department. TheAssistant 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Strategic & Unit Planning — Partners with the Nurse Manager to translate organizationaland nursing priorities into unit plans; contributes to goal setting (short- and long-term),measurable targets, and implementation timelines; coordinates interventions, tracks progressusing data, and communicates status to stakeholders; supports readiness foraccreditation/regulatory changes.2. Operational Leadership — Oversees day-to-day operations, including staffing, scheduling,assignments, patient flow, and escalation pathways to ensure safe, effective care; leadshuddles and facilitates clear communication; may provide leadership coverage across allshifts (days/evenings/nights/weekends) as operationally needed.3. Staff Supervision & Development — Provides coaching, mentoring, competencyvalidation, and performance feedback; participates in orientation and evaluations; supportsrecruitment, retention, and succession planning; recognizes exemplary practice and addressesperformance concerns.4. Quality, Safety & Risk — Promotes adherence to professional standards,organizationalpolicies, and regulatory requirements; uses data to monitor outcomes; leads/participates inperformance 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 workenvironment; facilitates conflict resolution; supports attendance management and progressiveperformance management; ensures compliance with applicable labor/collective bargainingagreements 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-effectiveoperations.7. Professional Practice & Collaboration — Models ethical, professional nursing practiceconsistent with the ANA Code of Ethics and Nurse Practice Act; advocates for patients andfamilies; collaborates with interprofessional teams and shared-governance structures;promotes a culture of safety, equity, and inclusion. Required Qualifications Two (2) years of relevant clinical nursing experience in a related specialty, includingdemonstrated leadership responsibilities required. (e.g., charge nurse, preceptor, supervisor,or equivalent). 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 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? We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's 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. To request reasonable accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Oregon Health & Science University