Assistant Nurse Manager, Care Management

Department Overview

The Case Management department assures several major services to provide a safe and efficient passage of patients through their acute hospitalization and transition to the next level of care. Our goal is to balance individual clinical and psychosocial patient/family needs with the efficient and cost effective utilization of resources while promoting quality outcomes. RN Case Managers provide a coordinated approach with in the interdisciplinary team in determining appropriateness of admission, continued stay in the hospital and planning for transition to various levels of care in the hospital, community and home. Intensity of service is dependent on individual patient needs as assessed by the case manager. Nurse Case Managers assure robust utilization review, resource management and discharge planning.

Function/Duties of Position

Hiring Bonus up to $10,000 DOE and Relocation Package Available. Must begin work by July 1, 2024 to qualify

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 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.

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 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)

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Degree 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)

• Minimum of 2 years relevant clinical with strong charge nurse experience

• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License

• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) application)

• Specialty certifications- Job specific (ACLS, NRP, etc.)

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or a related field

• Nurse Executive Certification

• Previous management experience

Additional Details

• Bonus Disclaimer: Adventist Medical Center in Portland, Hillsboro Medical Center and current OHSU employees in the same role are not eligible for a hiring bonus.

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.