Nurse Manager

SupportFinity™; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead clinical units in Portland, Oregon. The role focuses on delivering safe, high-quality care while managing staff and operational resources effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a BSN, relevant leadership experience, and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment. Comprehensive health plans and generous paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• Must have a Master's degree in nursing or related field.
• Two years of clinical experience and one year in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for patient care delivery.
• Develop and manage operational budgets.
• Recruit, hire, and develop nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Financial Management

Clinical Nursing

Human Resources Development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s degree in nursing or related field

Job description

Department Overview

The Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for operational, human resource, quality, and financial leadership for one or more inpatient or ambulatory clinical units or programs. The Nurse Manager ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient- and family centered care in alignment with organizational priorities and the Professional Practice Model. This role fosters a supportive and professional practice environment, promotes staff engagement and professional development, and partners with interdisciplinary teams to achieve excellence in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and patient experience.

Function/Duties of Position

• Strategic & Program Planning — The Nurse Manager develops and executes long-term goals aligned with organizational, division, and nursing priorities, establishes measurable objectives, monitors performance outcomes, and adjusts plans based on data, results, and stakeholder feedback. The Nurse Manager engages staff in shared governance and continuous improvement initiatives to advance clinical practice and operational efficiency.
• Operational Leadership — The Nurse Manager provides leadership for daily operations across assigned inpatient or ambulatory units, ensuring effective patient care delivery, patient flow, and workflow coordination, maintaining visibility with staff, fostering open communication, and promoting collaboration. The Nurse Manager also leads initiatives to enhance efficiency, integration, and overall patient experience.
• Financial & Resource Management — The Nurse Manager develops, monitors, and manages operating budgets while tracking productivity, overtime, and resource utilization. The role implements cost‑effective strategies while maintaining high standards of patient care and partners with leadership to plan for staffing, capital, and other resource needs to ensure the operational sustainability of the units or programs.
• Human Resources & Staff Development — The Nurse Manager recruits, hires, evaluates, and develops staff while fostering engagement, recognition, and accountability. The role provides coaching and mentoring to emerging leaders, such as Assistant Nurse Managers or charge nurses, and supports succession planning, ensuring compliance with labor agreements, organizational policies, and professional practice standards.
• Quality, Safety & Performance Improvement — The Nurse Manager develops, implements, and evaluates quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives appropriate to the scope of assigned units or programs. The role uses data and evidence‑based practices to identify opportunities for improvement, mitigate risk, and drive high‑quality patient outcomes, fostering a culture of safety, equity, and continuous learning.
• Professional Practice & Collaboration — The Nurse Manager models ethical and evidence‑based nursing practice consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics, Nurse Practice Act, and organizational values. The role engages in interdisciplinary collaboration to advance clinical care, operational effectiveness, and patient outcomes, represents units and programs in organizational initiatives, and supports the development of a professional, inclusive practice environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master’s degree in nursing or related field (e.g., MBA with healthcare concentration, MHA, MPH).
• Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in a related specialty and one (1) year of recent relevant leadership experience (e.g., charge nurse, preceptor, supervisor, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex operations in a large, matrixed healthcare environment.
• Unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
• BLS for healthcare providers required.
• Professional certification in nursing leadership (e.g., NE-BC, CNML) required within 2 years of hire.

Additional Details

• 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).

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research and train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti‑racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail].