Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Assistant Nurse Manager PICU Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2025-35310 Position Category Nursing-Leadership Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type Unclassified Administrative Department PICU Salary Range $99,340.80 - $168,854.40 salary range FTE 1.00 Schedule M-F pm/evening flexible and Sat/Sun as needed per department needs. HR Mission Healthcare Drug Testable Yes LinkedIn Job Code #LI-SC1 Department Overview

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 20 bed high-acuity, fast-paced environment dedicated to the care of critically ill infants, children, and adolescents. Our multidisciplinary team provides 24/7 comprehensive care for patients with life-threatening conditions, including respiratory failure, sepsis, trauma, and complex congenital or acquired illnesses. DCH is a Level 1 trauma center, Level 1 Childerns Surgical center. PICU works closely with a Multidisciplianry team inculding, but not limited to: Board-certified Pediatric Intensivists Respiratory Therapists Pharmacists Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists Social Workers and Case Managers Child Life Specialists Work Environment Primary hours is evening hours M-F 24/7 coverage with flexible scheduling options with apporval from senior leaders State-of-the-art equipment and technology Emphasis on teamwork, resilience, and professional growth Supportive leadership and a culture of safety and excellence Ideal Candidate Profile Passionate about pediatric critical care Strong clinical judgment and adaptability Excellent communication and teamwork skills Committed to continuous learning and compassionate care

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, then 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 Emergency Surgery and Trauma Nursing Units under the direction of the Emergency Surgery and Trauma Units Nurse Manager.
Works cooperatively and supportively with all staff and interdisciplinary team members to provide patient satisfaction, and high quality, safe care of patients.
Maintains clinical competency in acute care nursing to provide occasional nursing responsibilities to support daily operations.
Participates in projects and improvement initiatives in alignment with the OHSU Tier one priorities and Strategic Plan

Required Qualifications Minimum of 2 years relevant clinical with strong charge nurse experienceBSN or higher degree in nursingUnencumered Oregon RN LicenseBLS for healthcare providerSpecialty certification Job Specific (ACLS, NRP, etc.)Certification in Specialty or NE-BC Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in nursing or a related field Previous management experience Nurse executive certification Additional Details 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) 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.