Nurse Manager

Samaritan Health Services • Portland, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager functions as the leader for a specified geographic nursing unit(s)/service(s), the patient population(s) and assigned staff. S/he assumes 24 hour responsibility and accountability for all patient care activities, unit operation and staff function. S/he ensures that quality nursing/patient care is delivered to all patients on his/her unit/service in accordance with established hospital standards, nursing division/unit structure, process and outcome standards, regulatory and accreditation requirements and the philosophy, goals and objectives, and mission of the hospital and nursing division.

Requirements

• Graduate from a School of Nursing.
• Evidence of continued professional growth.
• Five years experience in the clinical area relevant to unit/service patient population, including proven experience/expertise in management area.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of nursing principles.
• Demonstrates ability to provide quality patient care.
• Possesses ability to assess patient’s needs, e.g. clinical, teaching, mental and spiritual.
• Must have good hearing and vision abilities.
• Must recognize safety issues to self and others and be able to assess and implement use of lifts or other personnel to lift and move patients of all sizes and weights in a safe manner throughout the entire shift.
• Must be free of any ambulatory impairment that would restrict ability to navigate stairways and corridors at speedy rate for emergencies.
• Must be able to function well in stressful situations and have good, creative, problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, timely, and cost-effective patient care.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills required.
• Detail attentiveness required.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments and projects with speed and accuracy.
• Able to work efficiently and effectively under time constraints.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer including word processing.
• Ability to independently take initiative and exercise good judgment in decision-making.
• Professional maturity that daily sets the tone in carrying out the responsibilities of the position.
• High degree of honesty, integrity and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to undertake new responsibilities as assigned.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Current NYS RN license.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Able to pass employee physical prior to orientation.
• Able to maintain emotional stability.
• Must be in good physical condition to meet the demands of an active position, including extensive walking, moderate sitting, standing and lifting.
• Physically able to perform CPR.
• Concentration needed to assimilate information given from many sources at once.
• External applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

• BSN in nursing preferred.
• CNOR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes 24 hour responsibility and accountability for all patient care activities, unit operation and staff function.
• Ensures that quality nursing/patient care is delivered to all patients on his/her unit/service in accordance with established hospital standards, nursing division/unit structure, process and outcome standards, regulatory and accreditation requirements and the philosophy, goals and objectives, and mission of the hospital and nursing division.

Benefits

• Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees