New 
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
 Salem Health | |
tuition assistance
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 United States, Oregon, Salem | |
 Jun 05, 2025 | |
| Location: West Valley Hospital, 525 SE Washington Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338Department: Emergency Department Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, ExemptSchedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, alternating on-call weeks, 24/7 accountability, some nights/weekends Your role with usWest Valley Hospital is a level four trauma center and one of only 25 Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) in the State of Oregon. As Emergency Department nurse manager, you will lead a small yet mighty team of professionals delivering high-quality care at the only 24-hour emergency department in Polk County. The Dallas community offers a smaller working environment with a community-like feel, where you will know the names of each of your teammates and develop strong bonds centered on delivering exceptional patient experiences. You will report to the Nursing Emergency Division Director, with your peer managers leading the Salem Hospital Emergency Department, Psychiatric Services, Salem Health's Trauma Program, and the Engagement & Resiliency Program. As an integral member of both the West Valley and Salem Health management teams, you will be in a unique position to promote and participate in collaboration across the health system while developing your clinical skills and honing your leadership acumen. This position oversees a team of nearly 30, including an assistant nurse manager, registered nurses, emergency technicians and acute care technicians. The team has an excellent retention rate and is highly involved in problem solving, featuring a robust unit council that engages throughout West Valley and Salem Health. This challenging and rewarding role is an excellent opportunity for both seasoned managers and individuals with several years of leadership experience seeking to take on their first management role. What you'll doPlan strategically for your area of oversight, communicating the importance of Salem Health's mission, vision, and values while making patient needs the first priority. Engage your team, demonstrating tenacity to meet organizational goals, encouraging others during challenging times, and inviting staff input in developing standards and procedures that focus on constant and never ending improvement. Exhibit your skills as an influential communicator and relationship builder, demonstrating the ability to have both positive and crucial conversations about performance and priorities. Reward excellence by holding others to high standards of accountability, encouraging innovation, and challenging staff to stretch toward progressive outcomes. Foster a learning environment where you lead effective change management, support and contribute to staff development plans, work to promote a culture of continuous improvement, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to your team members. Serve as a mentor and guide, interpreting, implementing, and consistently applying organizational policies and procedures while ensuring your team adheres to all regulatory requirements. Manage staff, technology, and physical resources effectively, acting as a strong financial steward of the organization while maintaining the highest levels of patient care. Interface with community partners such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Emergency Operations Council, and serve on various task forces, committees, and community teams. Required qualificationsBachelor's degree in nursing. Basic Life Support (BLS). Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon, or eligibility for licensure.Minimum of three years of experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Minimum of two years of progressive management and/or leadership experience. Additional informationAmerican Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Nurse Manager & Leader Certification or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Nurse Executive Certification will be required within two years of hire and must be kept valid throughout employment. The strongest candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop, implement, and evaluate project plans. Knowledge of, and ability to apply, age-specific principles of growth and development across life stages highly preferred. Total rewards package Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth. Click here for details.Why Salem Health? Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care. We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive. Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law. Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org. | |