Psychiatric Emergency Services Nurse Manager
Legacy Health
Portland, OR

Nurse Manager - Psychiatric Emergency Services

Overview:

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.

 

Unity Center for Behavioral Health is a one-of-a-kind center for people facing a mental health crisis. Unity Center features a Psychiatric Emergency Service, where patients receive care by specialists in behavioral health in a calming, non-hospital-like setting. Unity also has inpatient care for adults and teens. It is a collaboration between Adventist Health, Kaiser Permanente, Legacy Health and Oregon Health & Science University.

Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY: 

 

Provides leadership for Surgical and Interventional Services at one or more Legacy site(s), directing all aspects of the division’s operations to ensure alignment with the mission, values and objectives of the division and Legacy Health. Is responsible for planning, organizing, controlling, directing and staffing to provide quality service to surgeons and quality care to patients.  This position works to integrate services within the area of responsibility in order to maximize efficiency and quality, and maintains active communication among medical staff, interdepartmental directors and subordinate staff.

 

Skills:  Demonstrated ability to manage people in setting goals; give appropriate support; evaluate, direct, and hold employees accountable while maintaining high morale and productivity.  Ability to communicate ideas, plans and directions effectively both verbally and in writing.  Ability to facilitate and present data in front of large groups.  Thorough understanding of current developments and trends in healthcare management and areas of defined accountability.  Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

 

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:

 

• Oversees all matters concerning staffing and capacity planning. Plans, organizes, directs and staffs assigned areas to provide quality service to surgeons and quality care to patients. 

• Insures the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical standards of care, practice, and performance. Monitors methods of operation and approved current nursing practice considering changing concepts, methods, techniques, and written standards of care.

• Establishes policies and procedures for Surgical and Interventional Services operations. 

• Directs efforts to integrate services within area of responsibility to maximize efficiency and quality. 

• Builds and maintains good working relationships with Physicians. Actively communicates with medical staff, interdepartmental directors, and subordinate staff. 

• Communicates concerns, operations, practice changes and medical-legal issues to administration, medical staff, and surgery staff. 

• Is accountable for the development and monitoring of, and compliance with, the departmental budget. Provides effective administration for cost and revenue within Surgical and Interventional Services.

 

COMPETENCIES:

 

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

 

Qualifications:

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.

Licensure:

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

Pay Range: USD $78.22 - USD $118.10 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity:

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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