Emergency Department Nurse Manager

Compensation

Pay range: $134,409.60/yr - $210,017.60/yr

Relocation assistance: Up to $18,000

 

About the Emergency Department

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We are a growing 20-bed Emergency Department that sees about 120 patients per day. We have a max patient ratio of 4:1 but we strive to stay at 3:1 for patient safety and employee satisfaction. We care for all patients from neonates to geriatrics from all walks of life. We are stroke-certified, a designated teaching hospital, and a cardiac center with STEMI capability. Additionally, we are part of the Oregon Health Sciences University Health System.

 

Our Emergency Department staff are a talented, engaged, and experienced team of nurses, techs, providers, and ancillary team with consistently high employee satisfaction scores. The culture at Hillsboro Medical Center is what sets us apart with many employees saying the reason they stay here is because of the people and quality of life. We also pride ourselves on our provider and nursing staff relationship, and work closely together for a strong team dynamic.

 

Position Summary

Functions as the Nurse Manager for one or more department(s) within the nursing units. Assumes 24/7 responsibility and accountability for all patient care activities, unit operation, and staff function as well as directs and supervises all technical and management aspects. Functions in direct bedside patient care when necessary and in order to keep clinical skills current. Provides leadership and direction in accordance with the organizational philosophy and objectives. Fosters highly skilled professional practice, in accordance with the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) and develops high functioning interdisciplinary teams. Reviews and approves nursing policies and procedures, nursing standards of patient care, plans for provision of treatment and service.  Assures ongoing quality improvement programs are incorporated in clinical/nursing care, treatment and services delivered to patients. Facilitates process improvement activities to meet expected quality metrics. Serves as a catalyst for change within the organization and department to advance patient care and staff engagement. Practices in adherence with the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Nursing Administration: Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurse Administrators and the ANA Code of Ethics.

 

Key Responsibilities

Performed majority of the time:

• Holds staff accountable for adhering to policies, processes and standards in a consistent manner.
• Helps staff through change by consistently being a positive role model.
• Completes HR and Payroll deadlines such as completing PDS’s and ePA’s within expected timeframes.
• Shares information regarding business direction and goals in a timely and positive manner along with corporate and departmental financial status with employees.
• Ensures employee licenses and certifications are current.
• Supervises and coordinates the efforts of department leaders.
• Coordinates and implements project/programs and performs other management duties as assigned by the administrative team. Participates with the administrative team in strategic planning.
• Participates and/or leads assigned committees (i.e. Code Blue Committee).
• Ensures staffing for areas of responsibility is adequate to address continuity of care, patient acuity and appropriateness of care considering age, culture, ethnicity and personal belief systems.
• Assures that systems are in place to implement the findings of current research from nursing, rehabilitation and other literature into the policies and procedures governing the provision of patient care.
• Promotes the retention, recruitment, development and continuing education of staff.
• Oversees and directs department activities including standards, scope of practice, policies/procedures for areas of responsibility (should be consistent with O-85).
• Assures that department policies are aligned with OSBN’s scope of practice and revises and educates on policy changes.
• Understands recourses in regards to compliance, HIPPA, privacy and HR concerns and escalates issues when needed.

Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:

• Participates in corporate programs and attends appropriate meeting to enhance communication and to assist in achieving corporate goals.
• Communicates safety expectations and necessity for staff to attend annual training.
• Assures that quality improvement monitoring and evaluation is implemented and maintained.
• Provides assistance and support to the marketing and promotion of hospital services.
• Participates in regional professional organization on a regular basis to provide professional growth.

Decision making and budget responsibilities:

• Decision making is influencing the department and can influence the organization.
• Budget planning for their areas of responsibility.

Assigned direct reports (not limited to the ones listed):

• Registered Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistants, Technicians, Nurse Leader

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Master of Science in Nursing can be used in lieu of BSN; or an equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Current unencumbered license as registered nurse in state of Oregon.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS preferred upon hire and required within 90 days of hire.
• PALS or ENPC preferred upon hire and required within 90 days of hire. 
• Minimum of three (3) years combined clinical nursing experience and leadership experience and Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing; or an equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Experience with hiring, staff development, and team building.
• Experience with quality improvement; developing initiatives, monitoring, and demonstrated improvements in improving clinical care quality.

 

Benefits

• Free and plentiful parking and located one block from MAX station
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plan options for employees and dependents 
• Generous paid time off program for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Award-winning Wellness Program and employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings and discounts at select retail and fitness centers
• Life insurance and basic disability fully employer paid

 

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Hillsboro Medical Center believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, working conditions, training, and compensation will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, creed, national origin, marital status, family relationship, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We further commit ourselves to continuing the practical application of this policy in our daily business conduct.