Unit Nurse Manager - Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus

State of Oregon; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Deferred Compensation

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

PERS/OPSRP

Job summary

Oregon Health Authority is seeking a Unit Nurse Manager for the Salem Campus of the Oregon State Hospital. This 100% in-person leadership position supervises nursing staff and ensures continuous patient care on a designated ward, 24/7, with responsibilities spanning hiring, evaluation, and grievance resolution.

The role requires an active Oregon RN license and substantive supervisory experience in psychiatric nursing, along with strong communication and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Valid Oregon RN license and three years' nursing experience with supervisory/teaching background.
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing care and supervisory techniques.
• Ability to lead teams and communicate clearly in written and verbal formats.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing care personnel on designated wards 24/7.
• Provide nursing input to the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and policy development.
• Handle hiring, discipline, evaluation, and grievance resolution for staff.

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

09/16/2026

Application Deadline:

09/23/2026

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$9,143 - $13,477

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Unit Nurse Manager - Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus

Job Description:

Nursing Services is a part of the professional multi-disciplinary team that plans and delivers patient care. The Unit Nurse Manager supervises nursing care personnel assigned to their designated patient care wards while carrying out the duties assigned to them. The primary duties of this position include but are not limited to responsibility for the nursing care and services provided on a specific ward/unit, 24-hours per day, 7 days per week. Providing specific hiring, disciplinary, evaluation and/or termination and initial resolution of grievances for the subordinate nursing personnel. Providing nursing input to the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, monitoring nursing care provided, teaching skills, developing resources, providing input on policies and procedures, maintaining inter-disciplinary problem solving and facilitating communication.

The Oregon State Hospital provides patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospital-level care. Our primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community. Our services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support. Watch “Welcome to the Oregon State Hospital” video here.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.

At the time of application, possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's license AND 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

Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate.

• 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.

Special Requirements: 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.

Unit: TBD

Schedule and days off: TBD

This position is 100% in person.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.

• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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