Department OverviewWe are the Cardiovascular Intermediate Care (CVIMC) unit for OHSU. Our primary patient populations include post-open heart surgery (CABG, heart transplants, VAD, valve replacement, etc.), medical cardiology (ACS, NSTEMI/STEMI, heart failure, etc.) and pre- and post-op vascular surgery (PAD/PVD, vascular bypass, etc.). Our primary teams are Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Cardiology, and we collaborate with PT/OT, Dietitians, Social Work, Case Management, Speech Therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team to provide exceptional care for our patients.
Function/Duties of PositionThe 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.
1.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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- 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).
- BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
- 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 - Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in nursing or a related field
- Previous management experience
- Nurse executive certification
