Program Nurse Manager - Oregon State Hospital Salem (float Pool)

Program Nurse Manager - Oregon State Hospital Salem (Float Pool)

The Program Nurse Manager (PNM) is responsible for supervising, monitoring, and evaluating the performance of staff working on his/her shift, as well as, assigned Relief Pool staff. The PNM works in collaboration with unit and program management to establish and operationalize policies, procedures, and protocols to guide patient care/treatment and maintain compliance with state and federal law as well as applicable regulatory and accrediting agency standards. This position works collaboratively with the Centralized Staffing Office and plans, organizes, schedules, supervises, and evaluates nursing services, activities, and programs to assure delivery of the highest quality mental health treatment and care by directing the allocation of staff resources based on acuity and available personnel.

Opportunity awaits, apply today! The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

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.

What we are looking for: Minimum 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. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

• 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.

This position is 100% in person.

How to apply: Submission requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume (required), cover letter (required) and answer all supplemental questions.

• External candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
• Internal candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

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We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans' preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time position located in Junction City, OR, and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. This position is 100% on site. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.

Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact Jenny Templin at 971-372-8147 or Jessica.Leedham@oha.oregon.gov.

Benefits of joining our team include 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.

The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. 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%. 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.