Nurse Manager II, Hospital - Inpatient - Hillsboro

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In addition to the responsibilities below, this position is also responsible for leading the implementation of best practice models; leading the implementation of patient care delivery systems and practice standards in several locations; delegating tasks related to the investigation and resolution of patient/family/member concerns regarding patient care and services; facilitating collaboration with physicians, outside healthcare providers, and other health care team members to achieve optimal and safe patient care across the continuum;

proactively monitoring resource needs in several clinical areas to ensure appropriate assignment and utilization; managing the use and maintenance of equipment, supplies and medications; ensuring a safe environment for patients and employees; maintaining clinical expertise, providing clinical supervision, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care in the unit; delegating tasks and duties that are aligned to scope of practice;

and performing clinical duties as required. Collaborates with Nursing Clinical Practice to ensure assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements.

Note:

Depending on assignment, this position may require technical or supervisory experience in one or more specialty areas, including but not limited to Operating Room/Procedure Suite, Emergency Services, Critical Care, Maternal Child Health, etc.

• Creates and advocates for developmental opportunities for others; builds collaborative, cross‑functional relationships. Solicits and acts on performance feedback; works with leaders and employees to set goals and provide open feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
• Manages designated units or teams by translating business plans into tactical action items; oversees the completion of work assignments and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Manages hospital administrative functions to support patient care by negotiating timelines for action item implementation, monitoring compliance to financial commitments, and developing operational initiatives.
• Manages care delivery operations and programs in a 24‑hour‑a‑day, 7‑day‑a‑week environment, developing strategic partnerships and overseeing complex work streams.
• Manages improvements to operations and technology processes, implementing long‑term cross‑functional strategic projects.
• Ensures safe, quality, and standardized care delivery, holding staff accountable for regulatory compliance.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in patient care delivery.
• BSN and minimum five (5) years of experience in business operations, clinical health care, or a directly related field.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in a leadership role.
• Registered Nurse License (Oregon) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
  Patient Safety;
  Nursing Principles;
  Emergency Preparedness;
  Evidence‑Based Medicine Principles;
  Change Management;
  Business Process Improvement;
  Compliance Management;
  Confidentiality;
  Employee Training;
  Conflict Resolution;
  Stakeholder Management;
  Health Care Quality Standards;
  Health Care Compliance;
  Maintain Files and Records;
  Workforce Planning;
  Legal and Regulatory Requirements;
  Microsoft Office;
  Information Systems.