Nurse Manager, General Pediatrics and Pediatric Specialty
About The Position
The Nurse Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for pediatric primary care and specialty clinics at Doernbecher Children's Hospital, including Bethany Village, Marquam Hill, and Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine at CHH1. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient- and family-centered care, efficient clinic operations, and compliance with OHSU standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include oversight of day-to-day clinical operations, staff recruitment and development, quality improvement, financial performance, and patient access. The Nurse Manager collaborates with medical directors, ambulatory leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to drive operational excellence, enhance staff engagement, and achieve outcomes aligned with institutional goals. This position is responsible for multiple clinic sites and approximately 55 FTEs, ensuring consistent standards, performance, and service quality across all locations. The Nurse Manager fosters a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, aligning clinic operations with OHSU's mission and strategic priorities. This position reports to the Director of Nursing, Pediatric Ambulatory Care, and responsibilities may evolve over time in response to organizational priorities and operational needs. The Nurse Manager differs from the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) in that the Nurse Manager holds primary accountability for operations, staffing, quality, and fiscal management for one or more inpatient or ambulatory units or clinical programs. The Nurse Manager operates with independent decision-making authority appropriate to the size, complexity, and scope of the assigned area(s), which may range from a single unit to multiple units or programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in a related specialty.
- One (1) year of recent relevant leadership experience (e.g., charge nurse, preceptor, supervisor, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex operations in a large, matrixed healthcare environment.
- Unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
- BLS for healthcare providers required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in nursing or related field (e.g., MBA with healthcare concentration, MHA, MPH) preferred.
- Professional certification in nursing leadership (e.g., NE-BC, CNML) required within 2 years of hire.
Responsibilities
- Develops and executes shorthand long-term goals aligned with organizational, division, and nursing priorities.
- Establishes measurable objectives, monitors performance outcomes, and adjusts plans based on data, results, and stakeholder feedback.
- Engages staff in shared governance and continuous improvement initiatives to advance clinical practice and operational efficiency.
- Provides leadership for daily operations across assigned inpatient or ambulatory units, ensuring effective patient care delivery, patient flow, and workflow coordination.
- Maintains visibility with staff, fosters open communication, promotes collaboration, and models accountability.
- Leads initiatives to enhance efficiency, integration, and overall patient experience.
- Develops, monitors, and manages operating budgets while tracking productivity, overtime, and resource utilization.
- Implements cost-effective strategies while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Partners with leadership to plan for staffing, capital, and other resource needs to ensure the operational sustainability of the units or programs.
- Recruits, hires, evaluates, and develops staff while fostering engagement, recognition, and accountability.
- Provides coaching and mentoring to emerging leaders, such as Assistant Nurse Managers or charge nurses and supports succession planning.
- Ensures compliance with labor agreements, organizational policies, and professional practice standards, promoting a positive and professional work environment.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives appropriate to the scope of assigned units or programs.
- Uses data and evidence-based practices to identify opportunities for improvement, mitigate risk, and drive high-quality patient outcomes.
- Fosters a culture of safety, equity, and continuous learning, promoting excellence in care delivery.
- Models ethical and evidence-based nursing practice consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics, Nurse Practice Act, and organizational values.
- Engages in interdisciplinary collaboration to advance clinical care, operational effectiveness, and patient outcomes.
- Represents units and programs in organizational initiatives and supports the development of a professional, inclusive practice environment that values diversity and promotes staff engagement.
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
