Assistant Nurse Manager Trauma And Surgical ICU

Department Overview



As one of only two Level I Trauma Centers in Oregon, the nurses of the Trauma & Surgical Intensive Care Unit (TSICU) provide exceptional care to traumatically injured patients in Oregon, Southwest Washington and Northern California. The unit also cares for Emergency General Surgery patients, as well as patients from Specialty Surgery Services such as Liver Transplant, EGS, ENT, OB/GYN, Plastics, and Ortho. The unit has a reputation for excellent teamwork and collaboration. The nurses and physicians along with other key members of the health care team work together to ensure patients receive progressive, evidence-based treatment.



Function/Duties of Position



The Assistant Nurse Manager is a registered nurse who provides operational leadership under the



direction of the Nurse Manager to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered nursing care. The



Assistant Nurse Manager supports staff development, oversees daily operations, and contributes to



quality, financial, and human resource management activities. This role promotes a professional



practice environment that fosters excellence in patient care and staff engagement.



The Assistant Nurse Manager is distinguished from the Nurse Manager by providing operational



leadership and supervisory support on a shift or unit basis, rather than holding primary



accountability for long-term strategic, fiscal, and administrative management of the department. The



Assistant Nurse Manager serves as a front-line leader who implements policies, coordinate staffing,



monitor patient care quality and provide coaching and guidance to nursing staff.



Essential Duties And Responsibilities





- Strategic & Unit Planning — Partners with the Nurse Manager to translate organizational





and nursing priorities into unit plans; contributes to goal setting (short- and long-term),



measurable targets, and implementation timelines; coordinates interventions, tracks progress



using data, and communicates status to stakeholders; supports readiness for



accreditation/regulatory changes.




- Operational Leadership — Oversees day-to-day operations, including staffing, scheduling,





assignments, patient flow, and escalation pathways to ensure safe, effective care; leads



huddles and facilitates clear communication; may provide leadership coverage across all



shifts (days/evenings/nights/weekends) as operationally needed.




- Staff Supervision & Development — Provides coaching, mentoring, competency





validation, and performance feedback; participates in orientation and evaluations; supports



recruitment, retention, and succession planning; recognizes exemplary practice and addresses



performance concerns.




- Quality, Safety & Risk — Promotes adherence to professional standards, organizational





policies, and regulatory requirements; uses data to monitor outcomes; leads/participates in



performance improvement, event review, risk mitigation, and dissemination of best practices;



supports standard work and error-reduction processes.




- Human Resources & Employee Relations — Fosters engagement and a positive work





environment; facilitates conflict resolution; supports attendance management and progressive



performance management; ensures compliance with applicable labor/collective bargaining



agreements and HR policies.




- Resource & Financial Stewardship — Assists with productivity and resource monitoring;





applies staffing tools and guidelines; monitors overtime/premium use and supply utilization;



educates staff on financial implications of care decisions and supports cost-effective



operations.




- Professional Practice & Collaboration — Models ethical, professional nursing practice





consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics and Nurse Practice Act; advocates for patients and



families; collaborates with interprofessional teams and shared-governance structures;



promotes a culture of safety, equity, and inclusion.



Required Qualifications





- Two (2) years of relevant clinical nursing experience in a related specialty, including





Demonstrated Leadership Responsibilities Required. (e.g., Charge Nurse, Preceptor, Supervisor,



or equivalent).




- Unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license (or ability to obtain prior to hire).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Additional clinical certifications (e.g., ACLS, NRP) may be required by assignment.
- Leadership/specialty certification (e.g., NE-BC, CNML, or clinical specialty) within two (2)





years of hire



Additional Details



This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:





- Comprehensive health care plans that cover 100% for a full-time employee and 88% for dependents for .75 FTE and higher.

- $50K 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)





Why apply to OHSU?



We are Oregon's only public academic health center.



In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.



All are welcome.



OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.



To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu



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