Oregon Health & Science University
Nurse Manager, General Medicine
Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Department Overview
About Our Units: 14C (31 beds) and 5AC (37 beds) are high-acuity medicine units with engaged, mission-driven teams. Our units are recognized for their exceptional ability to meet not only medical, but also the behavioral and social needs of our patients in a supportive and compassionate manner. We are proud to uphold patient autonomy and dignity in all aspects of care.
As the Nurse Manager, you will work closely with two dedicated Assistant Nurse Managers, providing a strong leadership triad to support staff and drive quality outcomes. You will play a key role in shaping a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Ideal Candidate Profile – Nurse Manager (Medicine Units): We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Nurse Manager to lead our medicine units with vision, integrity, and a patient-centered approach. The ideal candidate is a nurse leader who brings strong clinical judgment, emotional intelligence, and adaptability to a fast-paced, complex care environment. This individual excels in communication, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and is committed to professional development for both themselves and their team.
Function/Duties of Position The Nurse Manager (NM) 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 Nurse NM is responsible for operational, human resources, quality, and financial management of the assigned inpatient unit. The NM works with the interdisciplinary team to translate and implement organizational and division priorities into the unit’s operations. The NM ensures a patient care environment that supports a safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, productive, and engaged staff. The NM partners with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care and compliance with administrative, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures. The NM implements quality and safety initiatives, leads process improvement, ensures adherence to hospital and clinical standards of performance, and human resource management. The NM ensures adherence to regulatory standards, bargaining unit agreements, hospital and clinical standards of performance, and human resource management. The NM creates and sustains a patient care environment that supports a safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, productive, and engaged staff.
The NM’s decisions and actions are based on the ethical principles outlined by the American Nurses Association’s
Code of Ethics for Nursing . The NM 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 for Nursing , the Oregon State Board of Nursing’s
Nurse Practice Act,
and within the context of the
Nurse Executive Competencies
developed by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE). The NM 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
BSN or higher degree in nursing and Master’s degree in nursing or related field
(e.g. MBA with Healthcare Administration concentration, Public Health)
OR
Enrolled in nursing or related graduate program within 2 years and completion within 5 years.
Five years of experience as a registered nurse in a related clinical area of practice
Two years recent formal or informal management/leadership experience
Unencumered Oregon RN License
BLS for healthcare provider
Professional certification in nursing leadership-Nurse Executive/Administrator within 3 years of assuming the manager role
Experience in complex organization environments
Ability to effectively manage multiple conflicting priorities
Proficient with word processing, computational spreadsheet (e.g., Excel), and presentation software
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred NE-BC or NEA-BC certification
Additional Details
Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
$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.
As the Nurse Manager, you will work closely with two dedicated Assistant Nurse Managers, providing a strong leadership triad to support staff and drive quality outcomes. You will play a key role in shaping a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Ideal Candidate Profile – Nurse Manager (Medicine Units): We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Nurse Manager to lead our medicine units with vision, integrity, and a patient-centered approach. The ideal candidate is a nurse leader who brings strong clinical judgment, emotional intelligence, and adaptability to a fast-paced, complex care environment. This individual excels in communication, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and is committed to professional development for both themselves and their team.
Function/Duties of Position The Nurse Manager (NM) 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 Nurse NM is responsible for operational, human resources, quality, and financial management of the assigned inpatient unit. The NM works with the interdisciplinary team to translate and implement organizational and division priorities into the unit’s operations. The NM ensures a patient care environment that supports a safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, productive, and engaged staff. The NM partners with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care and compliance with administrative, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures. The NM implements quality and safety initiatives, leads process improvement, ensures adherence to hospital and clinical standards of performance, and human resource management. The NM ensures adherence to regulatory standards, bargaining unit agreements, hospital and clinical standards of performance, and human resource management. The NM creates and sustains a patient care environment that supports a safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, productive, and engaged staff.
The NM’s decisions and actions are based on the ethical principles outlined by the American Nurses Association’s
Code of Ethics for Nursing . The NM 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 for Nursing , the Oregon State Board of Nursing’s
Nurse Practice Act,
and within the context of the
Nurse Executive Competencies
developed by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE). The NM 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
BSN or higher degree in nursing and Master’s degree in nursing or related field
(e.g. MBA with Healthcare Administration concentration, Public Health)
OR
Enrolled in nursing or related graduate program within 2 years and completion within 5 years.
Five years of experience as a registered nurse in a related clinical area of practice
Two years recent formal or informal management/leadership experience
Unencumered Oregon RN License
BLS for healthcare provider
Professional certification in nursing leadership-Nurse Executive/Administrator within 3 years of assuming the manager role
Experience in complex organization environments
Ability to effectively manage multiple conflicting priorities
Proficient with word processing, computational spreadsheet (e.g., Excel), and presentation software
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred NE-BC or NEA-BC certification
Additional Details
Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
$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.