Program Nurse Manager - Oregon State Hospital Salem

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all. Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Program Nurse Manager (Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus The Program Nurse Manager (PNM) is responsible for supervising, monitoring, and evaluating the performance of staff working on his/her shift, as well as, assigned Relief Pool staff. The PNM works in collaboration with unit and program management to establish and operationalize policies, procedures, and protocols to guide patient care/treatment and maintain compliance with state and federal law as well as applicable regulatory and accrediting agency standards. This position works collaboratively with the Centralized Staffing Office and plans, organizes, schedules, supervises, and evaluates nursing services, activities, and programs to assure delivery of the highest quality mental health treatment and care by directing the allocation of staff resources based on acuity and available personnel. For a full review of the position description, please click here.

Requirements

• At the time of application, possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's license
• Three years of nursing experience including some supervisory and/or teaching experience which demonstrates knowledge of: Nursing techniques and therapeutic intervention used in care and treatment of patients with mental illness
• Supervisory techniques and work management of subordinate personnel
• Administrative and educational principles and practices involved in nursing administration
• To be hired, you must have an abuse check, criminal records and driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively and serve as a positive role model
• Demonstrated ability in solving complex problems and communicating clearly in both written and verbal formats
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare regulations with the ability to apply them accurately in practice
• Proven track record of building effective working relationships with diverse individuals and teams
• Experience implementing initiatives to advance health equity, reduce systemic health disparities and collaborate effectively with diverse, vulnerable and underrepresented populations.

Responsibilities

• Supervising, monitoring, and evaluating the performance of staff working on his/her shift, as well as, assigned Relief Pool staff.
• Works in collaboration with unit and program management to establish and operationalize policies, procedures, and protocols to guide patient care/treatment and maintain compliance with state and federal law as well as applicable regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
• Works collaboratively with the Centralized Staffing Office and plans, organizes, schedules, supervises, and evaluates nursing services, activities, and programs to assure delivery of the highest quality mental health treatment and care by directing the allocation of staff resources based on acuity and available personnel.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed