Nurse Manager Endoscopy /GI

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Pension plans

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Transit discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a Nurse Manager for the CHH2 Multispecialty Procedure Unit in Portland. This RN will lead operations, staffing, quality, and financial performance for one or more units, ensuring safe, patient-centered care in a high-volume setting.

The role emphasizes staff engagement, professional development, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize outcomes. BSN, Oregon RN license, and leadership experience are required; two strong pension plans and

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• 2 years clinical nursing experience in a related specialty.
• 1 year of recent leadership experience (e.g., charge nurse, preceptor, supervisor).
• Unencumbered Oregon RN license required.
• BLS for healthcare providers required.
• Leadership certification in nursing leadership (e.g., NE-BC, CNML) within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Program Planning — develop and execute short- and long-term goals; monitor outcomes and adjust plans based on data.
• Operational Leadership — oversee daily operations for inpatient/ambulatory units; ensure safe, high-quality care and effective patient flow.
• Financial & Resource Management — manage operating budgets and resource utilization; plan staffing and capital needs.
• Human Resources & Staff Development — recruit, evaluate, and develop staff; mentor emerging leaders.
• Quality, Safety & Performance Improvement — implement initiatives; drive safety and patient outcomes.
• Professional Practice & Collaboration — model ethical nursing practice and collaborate across disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Staff development

Quality & safety

Education

BSN

Oregon RN license

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Leadership certification (NE-BC/CNML) within 2 years

Job description

Department Overview

Join OHSU at a pivotal moment of growth and innovation. To support the continued expansion of our Endoscopy services, we are adding a dedicated Nurse Manager for the CHH2 Multispecialty Procedure Unit. Working alongside the Endoscopy HRC Manager, this leader will play a critical role in advancing operational performance, optimizing patient flow, fostering team engagement, and ensuring exceptional care delivery in a dynamic, high-volume procedural environment.

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)

Function/Duties of Position

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 orprograms. 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.

The Nurse Manager differs from the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) in that the Nurse Manager holds primary accountability for operations, staffing, quality, and fiscal management for one or more inpatient or ambulatory units or clinical programs. The Nurse Manager operates with independent decision‑making authority appropriate to the size, complexity, and scope of the assigned area(s), which may range from a single unit to multiple units or programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Strategic & Program Planning — The Nurse Manager develops and executes shortand long-term goals aligned with organizational, division, and nursing priorities. This includes establishing measurable objectives, monitoring performance outcomes, and adjusting plans based on data, results, and stakeholder feedback. The Nurse Managerengages staff in shared governance and continuous improvement initiatives to advance clinical practice and operational efficiency.
• 2. 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. The role maintains visibility with staff, fosters open communication, promotes collaboration, and models accountability. The NurseManager also leads initiatives to enhance efficiency, integration, and overall patient experience.
• 3. 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.
• 4. 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. The Nurse Manager ensures compliance with labor agreements, organizational policies, and professional practice standards, promoting a positive and professional work environment.
• 5. 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. The Nurse Manager fosters a culture of safety, equity, andcontinuous learning, promoting excellence in care delivery.
• 6. 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. The NurseManager represents units and programs in organizational initiatives and supports the development of a professional, inclusive practice environment that values diversity and promotes staff engagement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• 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 2years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or related field (e.g., MBA with healthcare concentration, MHA, MPH)

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also 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]