Overview:
Nurses at Legacy embody our mission of making life better for others. It’s evident in their expertise as well as in their kind and caring nature. The Nurse Manager leads by example, overseeing patient care and carrying the Legacy mission into every responsibility, whether it’s staffing, scheduling, budgeting or collaborating with peers. If you are ready to grow with a healthcare system that values your professionalism and compassion, please consider this opportunity.
Legacy Silverton Medical Center serves the heart of the Willamette Valley with a wide mix of services, many not typically available in a community hospital: CT scan (computerized tomography), nuclear medicine, echocardiography, family birth center and much more.
Responsibilities:
Serves as the accountable department manager for a designated patient care unit or department(s)
Oversees all daily operational activities, including:
Ensures delivery of safe, high-quality care and an exceptional patient and family experience
Assumes 24/7 responsibility for all departmental functions
Maintains effective interprofessional communication and fosters a positive work environment
Promotes and supports shared governance principles
Ensures staff education and competency for patient care
Collaborates routinely and effectively with physicians, peers, and Legacy leadership
Aligns departmental goals and operations with Legacy’s strategic objectives
Qualifications:
Education:
- An academic degree in nursing is required (BSN or MSN/MN).
- Master’s degree required.
- MSN/MN preferred.
- Internal candidates promoting from Assistant Nurse Manager may meet the master’s degree requirement with verification of a master’s degree in progress with an expected completion date within 2 years of the promotion date; progress will be reported periodically to the site CNO. Assistant Nurse Managers filling this role on an interim basis are not required to have an MSN/MN in progress so long as the assignment does not exceed 3 months, unless approved by CNO.
Experience:
- Two years of leadership practice experience required.
- Demonstrated growth in leadership responsibilities and breadth desired.
- Previous clinical experience specific to the appropriate area of specialty practice is highly desirable.
Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical operations, including staffing and scheduling, budget management, workflow planning, staff development, quality, safety and patient experience management.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and leadership skills, and a willingness to lead by example.
- Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions are essential.
Licensure:
- Current RN licensure for applicable state.
- BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.
- Specialty specific certification highly desirable.
Pay Range: USD $78.22 - USD $118.10 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity:
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
