PeaceHealth is seeking a Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Evening position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $60.06 – $90.08. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Job Summary
The position is responsible for providing managerial assistance to the Nurse Manager. This position is directly accountable to the Nurse Manager and is responsible for support in the following areas: hiring; staffing and scheduling; orientation; performance assessment; budget monitoring; maintaining and establishing patient care standards; policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates compassion, respect and caring while working within the scope of Registered Nurse Practice to provide individualized, safe and efficient care to patients and assistance to their families and visitors. Proactively implement measures to promote a safety climate on the unit, considering the inter-relationship of people, tools, and environment in which are is provided.
Provide leadership, management, and communication skills to department.
Assist Nurse Manager in planning, recommendation, and implementation of clinical service delivery. Recommend policy changes which enhance nursing ability to achieve top quartile performance.
Assist Nurse Manager with the staff supervision, counseling and documentation of personnel actions.
Assist Nurse Manager with the evaluation of work performance and performance assessments.
Promote, establish and maintain open communication.
Assist Nurse Manager with budget monitoring.
Assist with the supervision and direction of the department Clinical Educator.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Accredited School of Nursing Required.
Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years Required: applicable nursing experience
Minimum of 2 years Preferred: supervisory/leadership experience in healthcare organization
Preferred: Financial and budgetary experience
Credentials
Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
Required: Registered Nurse in state of practice
Preferred: Specialty certification
Skills
Strong problem solving, decision making and time management skills (Preferred)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal (Preferred)
Proficient in the use of computers including MS Office applications (Required)
Department / Location Specific Notes
Oregon West Network
BSN required within 6 months of hire.
Unit certification may be required in the following areas:
Emergency – ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS required within 6 months of hire
SHMC RB – At request of Clinical Leadership, ED Assistant Nurse Manager for this specific location may be assigned the additional role of Assistant Nurse Manager for Clinical Decision Unit and will have CareConnect access to support this function.
Emergency Department
Minimum of three years of Emergency nursing experience required.
On an interim basis, at the request of Clinical leadership, ED Assistant Nurse Manger for this specific location may have interim RT Supervisor responsibilities and will have CareConnect access to support this function.
Working Conditions
Lifting
Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Sedentary work.
Environmental Conditions
Predominantly operates in an office environment.
Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
Mental/Visual
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Washington, is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a medical group practice with more than 1,200 physicians and clinicians, and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest.In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. The Sisters shared expertise and transferred wisdom from one medical center to another, always finding the best way to serve the unmet need for healthcare in their communities.Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission. Awards & RecognitionPeaceHealth has been recognized for the health and wellness of our caregivers four years in a row as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America. - Healithiest EmployersFor the third year in a row, PeaceHealth has received top ranking as the No.1 Healthiest Employer in Washington.- SpringbukPortland Business Journal has ranked PeaceHealth as the No. 2 Healthiest Employer in Oregon in 2020.
