Nurse Manager, Care Management

Accountable for operations of OHSU’s Care Management Department including inpatient case management (adult, pediatrics, ED, mission control), RN BPCIA care managers, RNs in Care Transitions for the Underserved, post-acute provider relationships, and assigned clinic RN care managers.  This position provides leadership and oversight for the clinical care management models, staff of approximately 50, and operations of care management programs for OHSU. This individual provides strategic planning, operational leadership, and direction to meet care management and organizational goals while establishing effective working relationships and collaboration with interprofessional teams across the continuum with a variety of persons and groups.

OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health – and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portland’s largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state. 

Across our missions of healing, teaching, and discovery, we unite some of the world’s brightest minds in a singular vision: to rethink everything. We are creators of precision cancer medicine. We are innovators of an education model that lets each student forge a unique path. We are the top-rated health care provider in Oregon.

What this means for the Care Management Nurse Manager is a wide berth to be innovative in the way we serve our community and employees. Let’s not do things the way we have before; let’s do things that work better and provide better outcomes. We want a healthier community. We want to check in on our patients to really understand how they are doing and what support they have to lead more resilient, peaceful, confident, and healthy lives outside of a hospital room. How can we empower our patients as they walk through the entire continuum of care? This is where you come into the picture. In collaboration with the Administrative Director, you will influence strategic planning, and provide operational leadership, and direction to meet care management and organizational goals while establishing effective working relationships and collaboration with interprofessional teams across the continuum with a variety of persons and groups.

The benefits are amazing and include the following:

• Comprehensive health care plans covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose between in addition to 403b and 457b plans.
• Paid time off - 208 hours per year We want you to take that time to relax and refresh. We need you at your best.
• Extended illness bank- 64 hours per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Three weeks of paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance program (up to 5k).
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

 

The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities, and patient populations. The Clinical RN's care delivery is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The Clinical RN demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, and knowledge transferor [Onsomble Model of the Professional Role™]. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RN's engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, lifelong learning, and teamwork. The Clinical RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture. 

• BSN or higher degree in nursing.
• Master’s degree completion track
• Demonstrated track record in nursing leadership and project management (planning, scheduling, project performance & control, project blending, handling conflict, negotiation, managing change).
• 5 years of hospital case management experience in a relevant complex, high-volume setting, and a track record of operational excellence
• Two years of recent related management/leadership experience
• Valid Oregon RN License
• Certification in case management
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
• Related specialty experience
• Strong communication skills, teamwork (demonstrated ability to coordinate teams and integrate existing teams), and experience in complex organizational environments. Ability to incorporate units and managers not typically working together.
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish goals and objectives
• Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills, problem-solving skills, leadership skills, fiscal budgetary skills, clinical knowledge, and experience
• Facility with word processing, computational spreadsheet (e.g., Excel), and presentation software

Master’s Degree in Nursing and/or Nursing Administration or other relevant discipline

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.