Nurse Manager - Orthopedics

Providence • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is seeking an experienced and inspiring RN Manager to lead our 28-bed Orthopedics Unit in Portland, Oregon. This is a full-time day shift leadership opportunity with flexible scheduling, typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eligible external candidates may receive a $10,000 hiring bonus when required qualifications and conditions for payment are met. As one of Oregon's most recognized healthcare organizations, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is known for exceptional patient care, clinical innovation, and nursing excellence. The hospital has achieved Magnet designation six consecutive times from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), making it one of only a select group of hospitals worldwide to earn this distinction. Magnet recognition is considered the highest national honor for professional nursing practice and reflects a culture committed to quality outcomes, shared governance, professional development, and exceptional patient care. In this role, you will provide operational, clinical, and strategic leadership for a high-performing orthopedic service line, overseeing approximately 75-80 caregivers and partnering closely with an Assistant Nurse Manager and interdisciplinary leaders to drive excellence in patient outcomes, caregiver engagement, and operational performance.

About the Orthopedics Unit
The Orthopedics Unit is a 28-bed acute care medical/surgical telemetry unit that provides care for adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions. Our patient population includes:
Patients recovering from complex total joint replacement surgeries
Patients admitted with fractures and orthopedic trauma
Medical and surgical overflow patients
Individuals requiring coordinated interdisciplinary care and rehabilitation planning
This dynamic environment offers the opportunity to lead a highly skilled team committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care.

Recognized for Excellence
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center continues to be recognized locally and nationally for outstanding orthopedic care and quality outcomes, including:
Joint Commission Disease-Specific Care Certification for Orthopedics Total Hip and Knee Replacement (renewed in 2026)
High Performing Hospital in Orthopedics (2025-2026)
High Performing Hospital in Hip Replacement (2025-2026)
High Performing Hospital in Hip Fracture Care (2025-2026)
Zero CAUTIs in 2025
Zero CLABSIs for more than two years

Why Join Providence?
At Providence, you'll join a mission-driven organization where caregivers are empowered to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact every day. This is an exceptional opportunity for a nurse leader who is passionate about advancing orthopedic excellence, developing teams, and shaping the future of patient-centered care within a nationally recognized Magnet organization. Lead with purpose. Inspire excellence. Join Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.

Additional job posting information:
The Nurse Manager of Clinical Operations embraces a spirit of continual improvement and possesses a relentless drive towards excellence. They are accountable for the 24/7 operations of their defined unit(s). The Nurse Manager is accountable for the quality of care delivered and outcomes of areas under their leadership. The Nurse Manager establishes an environment where healing and wellness are optimized and the core values of the organization are realized for both our patients and caregivers. The Nurse Manager leads effective care delivery through strong caregiver engagement, wise use of resources, and compassionately holding others accountable for their behaviors and actions. The Nurse Manager assembles and develops effective teams of caregivers and leads these teams in a complex and changing environment. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Oregon Registered Nurse License Upon hire
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association Upon hire
• 5 years of nursing experience with progressive leadership roles

Nice To Haves

• 5 or more years of leadership experience
• 5 or more years of inpatient RN work experience
• Master’s degree in a related field
• Coursework/Training: Formal coursework in Management, Finance, and other administrative subjects
• National Certification from a recognized professional organization in a relevant field of clinical expertise Upon hire
• Management experience

Responsibilities

• Provide operational, clinical, and strategic leadership for a high-performing orthopedic service line.
• Oversee approximately 75-80 caregivers.
• Partner closely with an Assistant Nurse Manager and interdisciplinary leaders to drive excellence in patient outcomes, caregiver engagement, and operational performance.
• Accountable for the 24/7 operations of their defined unit(s).
• Accountable for the quality of care delivered and outcomes of areas under their leadership.
• Establish an environment where healing and wellness are optimized and the core values of the organization are realized for both our patients and caregivers.
• Lead effective care delivery through strong caregiver engagement, wise use of resources, and compassionately holding others accountable for their behaviors and actions.
• Assemble and develop effective teams of caregivers and lead these teams in a complex and changing environment.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Hiring bonus ($10,000 for eligible external candidates)
• Best-in-class benefits uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager