Assistant Nurse Manager, Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

About The Position

The 7C Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) provides specialized progressive care for adult patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions who require frequent monitoring and skilled nursing interventions, but do not meet criteria for intensive care. This 12-bed unit serves as a critical step between the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) and the Acute Care setting, supporting early recovery, close neurological observation, and safe transitions along the continuum of care. The 7C IMCU emphasizes patient safety, early mobility, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based neuroscience nursing within a supportive and professional work environment. This unit utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach to the care we provide to our patients: 40kg weight minimum, age generally not less than 16 years with no upper age limit. Diagnoses include but are not limited to: Intracranial Hemorrhage Acute Ischemic Stroke rain tumor Neurosurgical patients Interventional Radiology patients Function/Duties of Position The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) 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 ANM, in association with the Nurse Manager, is responsible for the managerial and leadership functions within a patient environment. The ANM functions primarily on evening and nightshift hours to provide operational oversight, consistency and continuity. The ANM partners with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards, and administrative and clinical policies and procedures. The ANM performs managerial activities, and demonstrates effective leadership behaviors including performing evaluations, employee mentoring, coaching, and performance management. The ANM implements quality and safety initiatives, engages in process improvement, ensures adherence to bargaining unit agreements and human resource management. The ANM creates and sustains a patient care environment that supports a safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, productive, and engaged staff. 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 Practice for 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). The ANM 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.

Requirements

2 years of relevant clinical experience, with strong leadership experience
BSN or higher degree in nursing
Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
BLS and ACLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Nice To Haves

3-5 years relevant clinical experience, with strong leadership experience
Current clinical certification in area of specialty
Experience in a high-level acuity medical facility.
Master’s degree in nursing or a related field
Previous Assistant Nurse Manager Experience and/or other nursing leadership experience including Charge nurse
Previous management experience, project management

Responsibilities

responsible for upholding excellence in the provision of nursing care through the implementation of the Profession Practice Model
responsible for the managerial and leadership functions within a patient environment
functions primarily on evening and nightshift hours to provide operational oversight, consistency and continuity
partners with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards, and administrative and clinical policies and procedures
performs managerial activities, and demonstrates effective leadership behaviors including performing evaluations, employee mentoring, coaching, and performance management
implements quality and safety initiatives, engages in process improvement, ensures adherence to bargaining unit agreements and human resource management
creates and sustains a patient care environment that supports a safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, productive, and engaged staff
decisions and actions are based on ethical principles as outlined by the American Nurses Association
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 , 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)
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

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)