Company Overview
Legacy Health is a local, non-profit healthcare system dedicated to the well-being of our people, patients, communities, and the wider world. Serving the Portland and Vancouver metropolitan area, as well as the mid-Willamette Valley, we offer a full spectrum of healthcare services, from primary and secondary to specialized tertiary care.
Assistant Nurse Manager Opportunity at Legacy Health
Your Role:
As an Assistant Nurse Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the Nurse Manager by overseeing the daily operations of your unit. This includes:
- Managing staffing and scheduling to ensure optimal patient care.
- Leading the orientation and onboarding of new team members.
- Facilitating ongoing education and competency assessments for staff.
- Contributing to budget monitoring and efficient resource utilization.
- Upholding and advancing patient care standards.
- Promoting the integration of evidence-based practices.
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Bring:
- Education: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required, while a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/MN) is preferred.
- Experience: You will need relevant clinical nursing experience demonstrating a proficient to expert level of practice, along with two years of supervisory, leadership, or charge nurse experience within a healthcare setting.
- Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) are essential, alongside strong problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management abilities. A solid understanding of unit operations, including staffing, scheduling, productivity management, workflow planning, and staff development, is also key. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Values Alignment: You will embody Legacy’s Values in Action in all aspects of your work.
- Licensure: A current and valid state RN license is required. Specialty certification is preferred, and a current BLS certification is necessary upon hire.