What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Surgical Nurse Manager position at Salem Health?
Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Medical Surgical Unit
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday with 24/7 accountability
Your role with us
Are you ready to lead one of Salem Health’s strongest nursing teams and bring fresh energy to a high-performing unit? We’re seeking a dynamic nurse manager to oversee our Medical Surgical Unit, a cornerstone of our Adult Health division. This is more than a leadership role, it’s an opportunity to inspire, innovate, and elevate patient care in a collaborative environment.
As Nurse Manager, you’ll have 24/7 accountability for a thriving unit staffed with experienced registered nurses and certified nursing assistants. You will partner closely with peers across adult health specialties and work alongside a supportive leadership team to drive strategic initiatives, optimize workflows, and champion quality outcomes. If you’re passionate about leading through change, fostering engagement, and making a measurable impact, we want to hear from you.
What you'll do
- Lead and Manage: Provide operational and clinical leadership for a team of over 60, with four assistant nurse managers reporting to you who supervise RNs and CNAs, ensuring excellence in patient care and staff engagement.
- Strategic Oversight: Drive key initiatives such as Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) reduction, emergency department throughput, nurse communication improvements, and workforce optimization.
- Daily Operations: Conduct leadership rounding and participate in morning huddles, review staffing, timecards, and compliance tools, monitor financial performance and resource allocation.
- Talent Development: Mentor and coach staff, facilitate orientation for new hires, and lead performance management programs.
- Continuous Improvement: Apply evidence-based practices, benchmarking, and regulatory compliance to maintain operational excellence.
- Collaborate: Partner with other Nurse Managers and interdisciplinary teams to align with organizational goals and strategies.
- Innovate: Bring energy and creativity to a strong team, fostering a culture of growth and adaptability.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
- Three years of acute care RN experience.
- Two years of progressive management experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Registered Nurse: Current unencumbered Oregon RN license or eligible for licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Oregon.
Additional information
- Master's degree in nursing (MSN) preferred.
- American 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 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.