Assistant Nurse Manager Trauma and Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

About The Position

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 the direction of the Nurse Manager to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered nursing care. The Assistant Nurse Manager supports staff development, oversees daily operations, and contributes to quality, financial, and human resource management activities. This role promotes a professional practice environment that fosters excellence in patient care and staff engagement. The Assistant Nurse Manager is distinguished from the Nurse Manager by providing operational leadership and supervisory support on a shift or unit basis, rather than holding primary accountability for long-term strategic, fiscal, and administrative management of the department. The Assistant 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.

Requirements

Two (2) years of relevant clinical nursing experience in a related specialty, including demonstrated 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.

Nice To Haves

Leadership/specialty certification (e.g., NE-BC, CNML, or clinical specialty) within two (2) years of hire

Responsibilities

Strategic & Unit Planning — Partners with the Nurse Manager to translate organizational and nursing priorities into unit plans; contributes to goal setting (short- and long-term), measurable targets, and implementation timelines; coordinates interventions, tracks progress using data, and communicates status to stakeholders; supports readiness for accreditation/regulatory changes.
Operational Leadership — Oversees day-to-day operations, including staffing, scheduling, assignments, patient flow, and escalation pathways to ensure safe, effective care; leads huddles and facilitates clear communication; may provide leadership coverage across all shifts (days/evenings/nights/weekends) as operationally needed.
Staff Supervision & Development — Provides coaching, mentoring, competency validation, and performance feedback; participates in orientation and evaluations; supports recruitment, retention, and succession planning; recognizes exemplary practice and addresses performance concerns.
Quality, Safety & Risk — Promotes adherence to professional standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements; uses data to monitor outcomes; leads/participates in performance improvement, event review, risk mitigation, and dissemination of best practices; supports standard work and error-reduction processes.
Human Resources & Employee Relations — Fosters engagement and a positive work environment; facilitates conflict resolution; supports attendance management and progressive performance management; ensures compliance with applicable labor/collective bargaining agreements and HR policies.
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-effective operations.
Professional Practice & Collaboration — Models ethical, professional nursing practice consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics and Nurse Practice Act; advocates for patients and families; collaborates with interprofessional teams and shared-governance structures; promotes a culture of safety, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

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)