Assistant Nurse Manager | Med Surg

Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000

Pay range: $119,225.60/yr - $180,065.60/yr

About the team:

• This unit is devoted to developing amazing nurses through continuous learning and teamwork-centered care.
• Caring team that values each other both professionally and personally
• Supportive and cooperative team dynamic; team is there to help each other out
• We employ trauma-informed care to help with treating patients and each other with empathy to process and communicate in high-stress situations.

 About the department:

• Our Med Surg Unit is a 44-bed telemetry unit dedicated to the care of adult patients who require varied inpatient care.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Nurse Manager provides direct support to the Nurse Manager with administrative leadership and direction in accordance with the organizational philosophy and objectives. Assumes responsibility and accountability for all patient care activities, unit operation, and staff function. Ensures continuity of care on the unit by providing direct care (when there is urgent need)) as well as supervising the care given by nurses and supportive staff. Develops high functioning interdisciplinary teams. Provides leadership in specific clinical or administrative area. Participates in coaching, counseling, timely effective feedback to staff and actively participates in the performance evaluation process in conjunction with administrative manager or director. Fosters highly skilled professional practice, in accordance with the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) and develops high functioning interdisciplinary teams.

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 Practicefor 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).

Main Responsibilities: 

• Works closely with the Nurse Manager, in conjunction with the Nurse Leaders as well, to plan, problem solve, and facilitate daily operation of the unit.
• Consistently and effectively counsels’ employees, initiates disciplinary action, communicates action to the Admin Nurse Manager and/or director and participates as needed in follow-up activities while focusing on the situation, issue or behavior, not the person.
• In support to the Admin Nurse Manager, is responsible for the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and delegation of orientation items of staff.
• Identifies potential staffing problems and notifies the Unit Manager and/or Nursing supervisor
• Informs the Admin Nurse Manager, Director and/or Nursing Supervisor of any unusual developments involving patients, staff, equipment, policies or procedures.
• Carries out employee relations in a manner consistent with current collective bargaining agreements and hospital policy.
• Uses computer skills in communicating and analyzing data.
• Follows the procedures for use of personal protective equipment, infection control, disposal of hazardous waste and sharps.
• Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established policies and procedures.
• Assists in patient and staff education.
• Coordinates nursing activities with other units and departments to provide optimal care to patients.
• Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, implementation, planning and evaluation to direct delivery of care to patients.
• Determines daily staffing assignments based on available staff and patient needs in compliance with Oregon Nurse Practice Act and Oregon Nurse Staffing law
• Completes staff scheduling according to staffing plans to assure adequate availability of staff for patient care.
• Achieves financial targets for area of responsibility.
• Provides leadership and direction to the nursing staff, acts as a resource.
• Provides expertise and leadership in problem solving processes and tools.
• Plans and participates in nursing in-services, conferences and designated meetings.
• Investigates ways to improve customer service utilizing feedback from customers (i.e. patients, family, co-workers, other departments, etc.).
• Demonstrates and shares the ability to face new challenges (learning on the fly).
• Utilizes Hillsboro Medical Center’s Quality Improvement process to make decisions that focus on the customer and are best for the organization.
• Respects and advocates for patient’s and/or significant other’s rights.
• Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients and significant others.
• Involves unit staff and others as appropriate in decisions that might impact their jobs, may include Unit Based Council participation.
• Facilitates effective teamwork among employees and departments.
• Demonstrates leadership skills by supporting and acknowledging interpersonal relationships and professional growth.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Master of Science in Nursing can be used in lieu of BSN; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience.
• Experience with hiring, staff development, and team building.
• Experience with quality improvement; developing initiatives, monitoring, and demonstrated improvements in improving clinical care quality.
• Current unencumbered license as registered nurse in state of Oregon.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS preferred upon hire and required within 90 days of hire.

Our Competitive Benefit Offerings:

• Free and plentiful parking and located one block from MAX station
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plan options for employees and dependents 
• Generous paid time off program for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Award-winning Wellness Program and employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings and discounts at select retail and fitness centers
• Life insurance and basic disability fully employer paid

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