In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the areas leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North Americas only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.
Job Summary: Provides unit-based leadership working collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, Director, Physicians, and staff. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Ensures that all patients on the unit receive cost-effective, professional care that results in positive outcomes and high patient satisfaction while maintaining the highest level of patient safety. Assesses and takes steps to improve quality of patient experience.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience: • Bachelors Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required • Masters Degree: Preferred • Five years technical experience: Preferred • Supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills: Required
Licenses/Certifications: • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Preferred • Clinical specialty and/or nursing administration certification: Preferred • Facility Specific License/Certifications: • AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required • Department Specific License/Certifications: • AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS): Required • AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS: Required
Essential Functions: • Provides unit-based leadership in the development and provision of clinical services. • Supervises and directs unit personnel. • Initiates and coordinates individual and team conferences with health team members, patients, and/or families to initiate and revise care plans for optimal, individualized patient care. • Directs and monitors personnel in the performance of patient care activities to ensure adequate patient care and quality of work. • Participates in patient care as needed. • Fosters an environment of patient and family-centered care with special attention to cultural diversity and personal needs. • Makes rounds to have an overview of patient care needs and to introduce self to patient and families. • Solicits feedback on quality of nursing services and any other concerns. • Provides interventions and/or develops systems to address the care of patients throughout the continuum of care. • Develops strategies with Nurse Manager/Director to improve customer satisfaction for patients, families, and physicians. • Investigates and resolves patient care and operational issues as needed. • Recommends policy/procedure changes based upon the standards, in collaboration with the Nurse Manager/Director. • Ensures compliance with Patient Safety Goals as identified by The Joint Commission, hospital policy, Quality Measures, and Patient Safety initiatives through unit management and participation in hospital Performance Improvement (PI) Teams.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living Gods love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope.