Assistant Nurse Manager, Pediatric Acute Care Medical
Association of California Nurse Leaders, Portland, OR, United States
Assistant Nurse Manager, Pediatric Acute Care Medical
Location: US-OR-Portland
Department Overview
The Assistant Nurse Manager is a registered nurse who provides operational leadership under the direction of the Nurse Manager to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered nursing care. The Assistant Nurse Manager supports staff development, oversees daily operations, and contributes to quality, financial, and human resource management activities. This role promotes a professional practice environment that fosters excellence in patient care and staff engagement.
Function/Duties of Position
The 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, coordinates staffing, monitors patient care quality and provides coaching and guidance to nursing staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
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
ights/weekends) as operationally needed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Experience: 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).
Licenses or Certifications: Unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license (or ability to obtain prior to hire).
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
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.
Additional Details
This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:
Comprehensive health care plans that cover 100% for a full-time employee and 88% for dependents for .75 FTE and higher.
$50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
Paid time off- 208 hours per year (full-time), prorated for part-time.
Extended illness bank- 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
9 paid holidays per year.
Three weeks of paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance program (up to 5k).
Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Location: US-OR-Portland
Department Overview
The Assistant Nurse Manager is a registered nurse who provides operational leadership under the direction of the Nurse Manager to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered nursing care. The Assistant Nurse Manager supports staff development, oversees daily operations, and contributes to quality, financial, and human resource management activities. This role promotes a professional practice environment that fosters excellence in patient care and staff engagement.
Function/Duties of Position
The 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, coordinates staffing, monitors patient care quality and provides coaching and guidance to nursing staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
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
ights/weekends) as operationally needed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Experience: 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).
Licenses or Certifications: Unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license (or ability to obtain prior to hire).
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
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.
Additional Details
This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:
Comprehensive health care plans that cover 100% for a full-time employee and 88% for dependents for .75 FTE and higher.
$50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
Paid time off- 208 hours per year (full-time), prorated for part-time.
Extended illness bank- 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
9 paid holidays per year.
Three weeks of paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance program (up to 5k).
Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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