Assistant Nurse Manager, Pediatric Emergency Department

Department Overview The Pediatric Emergency Department (PED) provides a multidisciplinary service for pediatric and young adult patients ages birth through 19 years, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Care in the Pediatric ED encompasses level 1 Trauma entries, acute care for medical and behavioral illness and injuries. In addition, the Pediatric ED provides Observation Care for patients requiring anticipated admissions Function/Duties of Position Are you an experienced Pediatric Emergency Department RN who enjoys being involved in projects that make a difference for other nurses? Do you like to solve problems? Have you been told that you are a natural leader? Do you communicate well in a crisis? If you answered YES to any of these questions, we have just the job for you. The Emergency Department Assistant nurse manager is a frontline leader who engages with emergency department staff to improve the work environment. Assisted by a dynamic team of leaders who work well together, have great senses of humor and who truly care about the staff they work with, you will improve the care environment. We work at a Magnet Designated Level One Trauma Center, Cardiac Center of Excellence and Comprehensive Stroke Center. We care for the sickest patients in the state and we do it well. The leadership goals of this department include a focus on staff safety and decreasing workplace violence, reducing capacity challenges, improving clinical outcomes and improving staff engagement including rewards and recognition. 1. Strategic & Unit Planning - Partners with the Nurse Manager to translate organizational and nursing priorities into unit plans; contributes to goal setting (short- and long-term), measurable targets, and implementation timelines; coordinates interventions, tracks progress using data, and communicates status to stakeholders; supports readiness for accreditation/regulatory changes. 2. Operational Leadership - Oversees day-to-day operations, including staffing, scheduling, assignments, patient flow, and escalation pathways to ensure safe, effective care; leads huddles and facilitates clear communication; may provide leadership coverage across all shifts (days/evenings/nights/weekends) as operationally needed. 3. Staff Supervision & Development - Provides coaching, mentoring, competency validation, and performance feedback; participates in orientation and evaluations; supports recruitment, retention, and succession planning; recognizes exemplary practice and addresses performance concerns. 4. Quality, Safety & Risk - Promotes adherence to professional standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements; uses data to monitor outcomes; leads/participates in performance improvement, event review, risk mitigation, and dissemination of best practices; supports standard work and error-reduction processes. 5. Human Resources & Employee Relations - Fosters engagement and a positive work environment; facilitates conflict resolution; supports attendance management and progressive performance management; ensures compliance with applicable labor/collective bargaining agreements and HR policies. 6. Resource & Financial Stewardship - Assists with productivity and resource monitoring; applies staffing tools and guidelines; monitors overtime/premium use and supply utilization; educates staff on financial implications of care decisions and supports cost-effective operations. 7. Professional Practice & Collaboration - Models ethical, professional nursing practice consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics and Nurse Practice Act; advocates for patients and families; collaborates with interprofessional teams and shared-governance structures; promotes a culture of safety, equity, and inclusion. Required QualificationsEducation: • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Experience: • Two (2) years of relevant clinical nursing experience in a related specialty, including demonstrated leadership responsibilities required. (e.g., charge nurse, preceptor, supervisor, or equivalent). Licenses or Certifications: • Unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license (or ability to obtain prior to hire). • Basic Life Support (BLS) required. • Additional clinical certifications (e.g., ACLS, NRP) may be required by assignment. • Leadership/specialty certification (e.g., NE-BC, CNML, or clinical specialty) within two (2) years of hire Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in nursing or a related field Previous management experience Nurse executive certification Proficient with word processing, computational spreadsheet (e.g., Excel), and presentation software Additional DetailsThis position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include: Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents. $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee Two separate above market pension plans to choose from Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid - included in vacation accruals) Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran) Tuition Reimbursement Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources Why apply to OHSU? We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact

Created: 2026-03-10