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 Professional 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 night shift 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 manages human resources. 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.
Function/Duties of PositionWe strive to be a unified team of expert clinicians, administrators, and support staff that provides our patients with exceptional, compassionate care through strong leadership, clear communication, focused education, and evidence-based practice.
Our primary teams are Medical Oncology/Cellular Therapy: Stem cell Transplant, Immune cell therapy including CAR-T and TIL, Gene Therapy, Chemotherapy, GVHD, pain crisis, failure to thrice, and end of life. We collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary health care team to provide exceptional care for our patients.
Our unit has 32 private beds and provides care patients who require Positive Pressure Isolation or Negative Pressure Isolation.
Responsible for operational, quality, human resources, financial, strategic and clinical management of the Adult Medical Oncology Unit under the direction of the Unit Nurse Manager.
Works cooperatively and supportively with all staff and interdisciplinary team members to provide high patient satisfaction, quality, and safe care for the 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 Nursing and OHSU priorities and Strategic Plan.May be required to attend out of town conferences according to hospital travel and reimbursement policies.Subject to computer work for several as needed Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers including ensuring safe conditions for patients, families and staff. Exercises the ability to implement a flexible schedule to meet operational needs and to create work-life balance. Required Qualifications Minimum of 3 years relevant clinical with strong charge nurse experienceBaccalaureate degree in Nursing awarded from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) Current unencumbered Oregon RN license by 1 week before the start date.Current BLS certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in nursing or a related fieldPrevious 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.