Nurse Manager PICU/PANDA
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Nursing
Pediatric Nurse
Description Nurse Manager 2 PICU/PANDA
US-OR-Portland
Requisition :
Position Category: Nursing-Leadership
Job Type: Unclassified Administrative
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: PICU/PANDA
Posting Salary Range: $136,635- $232,253 salary range
Posting FTE: 1.00
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Schedule:
Monday-Friday
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Hours:
8-5p as needed to support 24-hour operations
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes
Linked In Job Code: #LI-SC1
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 20 bed high-acuity, fast-paced environment dedicated to the care of critically ill infants, children, and adolescents. Our multidisciplinary team provides 24/7 comprehensive care for patients with life-threatening conditions, including respiratory failure, sepsis, trauma, and complex congenital or acquired illnesses.
We have our own Pediatric and Neonatal Transport team. The DCH PANDA (Pediatric And Neonatal Doernbecher Ambulance) Team transports critically ill children by ambulance, helicopter, or fixed wing aircraft from hospitals across the Pacific Northwest to Doernbecher Children's Hospital located in Portland, OR. PANDA is the largest and longest running pediatric and neonatal intensive care transport program in Oregon.
Work EnvironmentThe primary work schedule will be Monday through Friday, but flexibility is required to connect with staff across all shifts and to attend occasional meetings held later in the afternoon. This role also carries 24/7 responsibility, including participation in a rotating manager‑on‑call schedule for DCH.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Passionate about pediatric critical care, strong clinical judgment and adaptability, excellent communication and teamwork skills, committed to continuous learning and compassionate care.
At OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital, we go beyond care — we transform lives. Located in vibrant Portland, Oregon, Doernbecher is Oregon's premier pediatric academic medical center, delivering world-class care, advancing groundbreaking research, and training the next generation of pediatric healthcare leaders.
As the first full-service children's hospital in the Pacific Northwest, we offer:
- Comprehensive, family-centered care for everything from primary pediatrics to the most complex conditions
- Access to cutting‑edge research and innovation through our deep integration with Oregon Health & Science University
- A collaborative, mission‑driven environment where equity, excellence, and innovation drive everything we do
We're proud to be:
- Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
- Magnet designated facility
- Oregon's only Academic Health Center
- A regional destination for advanced care in oncology, neonatology, and craniofacial medicine
- A hospital that believes in the power of nurse leaders to drive change
As a Nurse Manager 2, you will lead unit nurses with very complex patient cases and be looked up to as a resource. Bring your purpose. Lead with impact. Grow with us.
Read more about Doernbecher Children's Hospital here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./doernbecher
The NM's decisions and actions are based on the ethical principles outlined by the American Nurses Association's Code of Ethics for Nursing. The NM 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 for Nursing, the Oregon State Board of Nursing's Nurse Practice Act, and within the context of the Nurse Executive Competencies developed by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE). The NM 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.
Strategic PlanningPartners with others to develop a department strategic plan that aligns with the division's strategic plan and nursing's vision.
Collaboratively formulate department objectives, goals and specific strategies related to initiatives.
Develops short and long-term goals that identify the target conditions.
Coordinates the implementation of interventions to meet department-level goals.
Communicates, implements, and…
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