Nurse Manager of Operations
Salem, OR, US
Nursing – Management/Supervisory
Full Time
Job ID: #14235
Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Nursing Operations
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday, 24/7 accountability, some nights/weekends
Your role with us
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced Nurse Manager of Operations to lead and develop a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team that supports patient flow, staffing, vascular access, dialysis services, and more across Salem Health’s system, including West Valley Hospital. This is a systems-level leadership role, providing a unique opportunity to lead leaders and influence processes across multiple departments and facilities.
As Nurse Manager of Operations you will have the opportunity to build from the ground-up, developing new processes, rebuilding team dynamics, and working collaboratively to improve operational functions. This position provides ample space to make a high impact across the organization, as you play a pivotal role in nursing performance, patient outcomes, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple sites. You will have autonomy and influence, working across a broad system rather than managing a single unit, while maintaining visibility into strategic decision making.
If you are a highly organized and proactive visionary change leader who finds joy in developing others, if you thrive on building structure and fostering cross-functional collaboration—this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.
What you'll do
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Systemwide Leadership: Provide operational oversight to a team that includes House Supervisors, Patient Placement, Float Pool, Vascular Access, Dialysis, Staffing Office, and Contract Labor.
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Strategic Planning & Improvement: Partner with senior leadership to drive system-wide throughput and operational efficiency through strategic planning, policy creation, and continuous improvement.
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Patient Flow & Resource Management: Oversee hospital-wide patient placement and bed management, ensuring optimal flow through collaboration with Care Management, Environmental Services, and other departments.
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Team Development & Engagement: Mentor and coach experienced staff; foster accountability, engagement, and a learning culture to support cross-training and team development.
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Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Communicate effectively across departments to ensure alignment and coordination of initiatives that impact hospital-wide operations.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing. Will consider non-nursing bachelor's degree with master's degree in nursing (MSN).
- 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.
- Three years of critical care nursing experience.
- Two years of progressive leadership experience.
Additional Information
- 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.
Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Nursing Operations
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday, 24/7 accountability, some nights/weekends
Your role with us
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced Nurse Manager of Operations to lead and develop a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team that supports patient flow, staffing, vascular access, dialysis services, and more across Salem Health’s system, including West Valley Hospital. This is a systems-level leadership role, providing a unique opportunity to lead leaders and influence processes across multiple departments and facilities.
As Nurse Manager of Operations you will have the opportunity to build from the ground-up, developing new processes, rebuilding team dynamics, and working collaboratively to improve operational functions. This position provides ample space to make a high impact across the organization, as you play a pivotal role in nursing performance, patient outcomes, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple sites. You will have autonomy and influence, working across a broad system rather than managing a single unit, while maintaining visibility into strategic decision making.
If you are a highly organized and proactive visionary change leader who finds joy in developing others, if you thrive on building structure and fostering cross-functional collaboration—this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.
What you'll do
-
Systemwide Leadership: Provide operational oversight to a team that includes House Supervisors, Patient Placement, Float Pool, Vascular Access, Dialysis, Staffing Office, and Contract Labor.
-
Strategic Planning & Improvement: Partner with senior leadership to drive system-wide throughput and operational efficiency through strategic planning, policy creation, and continuous improvement.
-
Patient Flow & Resource Management: Oversee hospital-wide patient placement and bed management, ensuring optimal flow through collaboration with Care Management, Environmental Services, and other departments.
-
Team Development & Engagement: Mentor and coach experienced staff; foster accountability, engagement, and a learning culture to support cross-training and team development.
-
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Communicate effectively across departments to ensure alignment and coordination of initiatives that impact hospital-wide operations.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing. Will consider non-nursing bachelor's degree with master's degree in nursing (MSN).
- 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.
- Three years of critical care nursing experience.
- Two years of progressive leadership experience.
Additional Information
- 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.
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