Assistant Nurse Manager, Trauma Care Unit

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Trauma Care Unit
Position Type: Full time, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, day shift with variable schedule, see details below

Your role with us

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic assistant nurse manager to join our leadership team. In this role, you will support the nurse manager in overseeing daily unit operations, ensuring exceptional standards of patient care, staff engagement and service excellence. You will play a key role in strategic planning, patient flow optimization, quality improvement initiatives and staff development.

As a frontline leader, you will provide guidance and support in the nurse manager’s absence, foster a culture of safety and accountability, and promote a collaborative and inclusive team environment. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical expertise, effective communication skills, and a passion for mentoring and leading diverse teams.

Schedule

The schedule consists of one 12 hour shift and three 8 hour shifts per week. 36 hours/week with occasional flexing up to 40 hours/week. Specific start times and workdays may vary and will be discussed in detail during the interview process.

What you'll do

• Champion a culture of respect and inclusion.
• Actively engage with staff to understand concerns and celebrate successes.
• Lead initiatives to improve workflow efficiency, patient outcomes, and resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to streamline care delivery.
• Mentor and coach emerging charge nurses.
• Promote shared governance and empower staff to participate in decision making.
• Support clinical excellence through evidence-based practice and continuous education.
• Serve as a liaison between staff leadership.
• Respond to patient and family concerns with empathy and professionalism.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN) – Minimum of BSN or Bachelor’s in a different discipline in conjunction with MSN. Consideration will be given to ADN nurse if agree to complete BSN or MSN within three years of hire into the position. Must sign agreement regarding BSN completion. Must obtain BSN within the three years to remain in the ANM position. ANMs who were hired as an ADN prior to June 2023 and remain in the ANM role, are not required to obtain BSN.
• Current unencumbered license to practice as registered nurse in Oregon.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Two years of acute care RN experience.

Additional information

• Preferred candidates will have at least one year of charge nurse experience.
• Passion for cultivating a thriving team culture.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on leadership style.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Ability to lead through change and inspire innovation.

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.