Assistant Nurse Manager PICU/PANDA

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 20 bed high-acuity, fast-paced environment dedicated to the care of critically ill infants, children, and adolescents. Our multidisciplinary team provides 24/7 comprehensive care for patients with life-threatening conditions, including respiratory failure, sepsis, trauma, and complex congenital or acquired illnesses. We have our own Pediatric and Neonatal Transport team. The DCH PANDA (Pediatric And Neonatal Doernbecher Ambulance) Team transports critically ill children by ambulance, helicopter, or fixed wing aircraft from hospitals all across the Pacific Northwest to Doernbecher Children's Hospital located in Portland, OR. PANDA is the largest and longest running pediatric and neonatal intensive care transport program in Oregon. Work Environment: Primary hours are evening hours M-F with 24/7 coverage as needed. State-of-the-art equipment and technology. Emphasis on teamwork, resilience, and professional growth. Supportive leadership and a culture of safety and excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years relevant clinical experience with strong leadership experience such as charge nurse role.
• BSN or higher degree in nursing.
• Unencumbered Oregon RN License.
• BLS for healthcare provider.
• Specialty certification Job Specific (ACLS, NRP, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in nursing or a related field.
• Previous management experience.
• Nurse executive certification NE-BC.

Responsibilities

• Uphold excellence in the provision of nursing care through the implementation of the Profession Practice Model.
• Provide operational oversight, consistency, and continuity primarily on evening and nightshift hours.
• Partner with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Perform managerial activities including evaluations, employee mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• Implement quality and safety initiatives and engage in process improvement.
• Ensure adherence to bargaining unit agreements and human resource management.
• Create and sustain a patient care environment that supports a safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, productive, and engaged staff.
• Maintain clinical competency in acute care nursing to provide occasional nursing responsibilities to support daily operations.
• Participate in projects and improvement initiatives in alignment with the OHSU Tier one priorities and Strategic Plan.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree