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Nurse Manager, Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
 Salem Health | |
tuition assistance
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 United States, Oregon, Salem | |
 Jun 06, 2025 | |
| Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301Department: Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)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 usAs Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) nurse manager, you will oversee the unit that serves as a step-down from the Intensive Care and Cardiac Units, specializing in hearts, upper vascular, and borderline critical care respiratory cases. This position manages an incredibly strong and deeply engaged cohort of assistant nurse managers who, working with and through their teams, have made strides to achieve among the lowest length of stay volumes in the health system while significantly increasing patient experience scores. This unique nursing management opportunity has a wide variety of highly attractive aspects that will empower you to sharpen your clinical skills while advancing your leadership aptitude. The Society for Angiography and Interventions (SCAI-B) area of the unit cares for critically ill cardiogenic shock patients in new and innovative ways, regularly engaging in active problem solving to improve patient care. These strategies have recently increased survivability by 20% and reduced arterial and myocardial infarction (AMI) by 1.5%. As patients transition from the catheterization laboratory to the IMCU, your team is responsible for pulling sheaths, a highly desirable skill set to add to your clinical range. Your oversight umbrella will consist of four direct reports and nearly 100 employees in total, including assistant nurse managers, registered nurses, and certified nursing assistants. This high morale team features an active unit council who are avid Magnet champions and fluid charge nurses who consistently problem solve and innovate. You will be able to hit the ground running with the excellent support network offered by this high performing group of teammates. 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 and 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. 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 people management 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. Total rewards packageSalem 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. | |