Nurse Manager - Observation Unit

Nurses at Legacy embody our mission of making life better for others. It’s evident in their expertise as well as in their kind and caring nature. The Nurse Manager leads by example, overseeing patient care and carrying the Legacy mission into every responsibility, whether it’s staffing, scheduling, budgeting or collaborating with peers. If you are ready to grow with a healthcare system that values your professionalism and compassion, please consider this opportunity.

The observation unit is a new department at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.  The department is expected to open to patients in March 2027.  Initial manager work will focus on getting the department ready to open by hiring staff, developing training requirements, and overseeing the opening of the 23-bed unit.

JOB SUMMARY: 

Provides leadership for the Observation Unit at Legacy Salmon Creek.

Skills:  Demonstrated knowledge of clinical operations, including staffing and scheduling, budget management, workflow planning, staff development, quality, safety and patient experience management.  Excellent communication (verbal and written) and leadership skills, and a willingness to lead by example.   Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions are essential. Cardiac and telemetry/ED experience a plus.

LEADING AT LEGACY:

Demonstrates the ability to act consistently with Legacy’s Values in Action, exemplifies our core organizational values, and exhibits the leadership competencies outlined in Leading at Legacy.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, education, and evaluation of staff. Assesses technical and professional education needs of staff and develops or provides educational resources to meet those needs. Ensures competency of all caregivers.

• Designs a staffing plan to meet the needs of the patients being served and ensures appropriate allocation of resources to meet departmental needs.

• Monitors performance of staff and departmental processes. Provides timely feedback and coaching; implements corrective action practices when appropriate.
• Creates and maintains a positive work environment that supports a culture of shared decision making and open communication. Holds staff accountable for patient and unit outcomes.

• Plans and manages for the business priorities and clinical needs of the department. Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in the department.

• Develops the departmental budget; makes decisions regarding expenditures of funds to meet department objectives and maintains costs within budgeted amounts.
• Demonstrates knowledge of applicable statutory, regulatory, and administrative requirements relative to departmental operations / accreditation. Maintains compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, hospital and departmental policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES:

If competencies are required for this position (either by regulation or law), competencies will be identified and assessed by the manager according to required timeframes.

The above accountabilities represent work performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.  The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position.

Education:   

• An academic degree in nursing is required (BSN or MSN/MN).
• Master’s degree required.
• MSN/MN preferred. 
• Internal candidates promoting from Assistant Nurse Manager may meet the master’s degree requirement with verification of a master’s degree in progress with an expected completion date within 2 years of the promotion date; progress will be reported periodically to the site CNO.  Assistant Nurse Managers filling this role on an interim basis are not required to have an MSN/MN in progress so long as the assignment does not exceed 3 months, unless approved by CNO.

Experience: 

• Two years of leadership practice experience required.
• Demonstrated growth in leadership responsibilities and breadth desired.
• Previous clinical experience specific to the appropriate area of specialty practice is highly desirable. 

Skills: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical operations, including staffing and scheduling, budget management, workflow planning, staff development, quality, safety and patient experience management. 
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and leadership skills, and a willingness to lead by example.  
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions are essential.

• Current RN licensure for applicable state.
• BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Specialty specific certification highly desirable.