Unit Vision Statement:
Join our 5A/5C team! 5A/5C is one shared acute care unit with 17 beds on 5A and 9 beds on 5C. Our primary populations include chronic and acute illnesses including cystic fibrosis, heart failure, COPD, ESRD, ESLD, DKA, sickle cell disease, cellulitis, sepsis, substance use disorder, alcohol withdrawal, and other comorbidities such as behavioral health. Many of our patients are houseless or struggle socioeconomically and often feel that no one cares about them as humans. Our primary teams are Family Medicine, General Medicine, and Hospitalist. We collaborate with PT/OT, Dieticians, Social Work, Case Management, Speech/Language Therapists, and other multi-disciplinary healthcare team members to provide exceptional care for our 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.
Responsible for operational, quality, human resources, financial, strategic and clinical management of the 5AC Medicine Units under the direction of the Nurse Manager.Works cooperatively and supportively with all staff and interdisciplinary team members to provide high patient satisfaction, quality, and safe care of the Family Medicine patient population. Support Nurse Manager with leadership functions for the 5AC and Hospital at Home units. Maintains clinical competency in acute care nursing to provide occasional nursing responsibilities to support daily operations. Actively participates in projects and improvement initiatives in alignment with the OHSU Strategic Plan, priorities, and standardization
Benefits
OHSU offers competitive, affordable benefits that include health care, income protection and more. See highlights below or learn more about OHSU benefits.
Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents for .9 FTE and higher.$25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employeeTwo separate above market pension plans to choose fromPaid time off- 208 hours per year (full-time), prorated for part-timeExtended illness bank- 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time9 paid holidays per yearThree weeks of paid parental leaveAdoption assistance program (up to 5k)Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discountsTuition ReimbursementInnovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Required Qualifications BSNCertification in Specialty or NE-BCJob Specific (ACLS, NRP, etc.)BLSMinimum of 2 years relevant clinical with strong charge nurse experience Unencumered Oregon RN License Preferred Qualifications Master's in Nursing SpecialtyPrevious management experience Nurse executive certification All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.