Med/Surg & ICU Nurse Manager

Who You’ll Join:

Elevate your nursing career and join the leadership team at Santiam Hospital and Clinics as our new Med Surg/ICU Nurse Manager. We are seeking a seasoned RN with exceptional leadership skills and a passion for delivering superior patient care. You will have a unique opportunity to lead and inspire a collaborative team while driving clinical excellence and fostering staff development. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today!!!

Santiam Hospital and Clinics is one of only three independent, acute-care hospitals in Oregon. We specialize in a wide range of treatments, serving more than 40,000 patients annually.  Nestled in the historic city of Stayton, Oregon, our location provides a historic charm and quick access to the Pacific Northwest’s most scenic mountains and beaches, all within an hour’s drive.

Salary Range:  starting at $135,000 (DOE)

What You’ll Do:

     Patient Care

• Appropriately and consistently prioritize, organize, coordinate, and evaluate Nursing Department tasks and workload.

• Perform and direct patient care duties within practice scope as needed, in conformance with recognized standards, techniques, and procedures.

• Direct, guide, and assist Department staff to execute responsibilities of their positions.

• Assist Department staff with problematic patients, patient family members, and patient visitors.

• Assess and evaluate quality of Department care and service provision by Hospital staff.

• Coordinate Department service provision with that of other Hospital Departments.

    Staff Management

• Help to ensure that Department staff are appropriately knowledgeable, competent, and skilled for the tasks they are assigned.

• Perform responsibilities of supervised staff as need arises.

• Periodically assess Department staffing needs.

• Hire, educate, and terminate Department staff, and assist with Department staff orientation.

• Assist with post-probationary evaluation of new Department staff and annual evaluation of Department staff.

• Assist with development of remedial plans for Department staff or discipline staff as is indicated.

• Assist with placement and direction of Hospital volunteers.

• Organize and direct regular meetings of Department staff.

• Ensure effective means of intradepartmental communication.

• Ensure that all supervised staff attend mandatory annual in-service.

• Ensure that Department staff consistently cooperate and collaborate with other staff in other Hospital Departments.

• Perform Shift Supervisor duties as needed.

Department Standards

• Design and manage Department patient care standards.

• Design and manage Department policy and procedure.

• Evaluate and ensure compliance with Department policy and procedure.

• Educate Hospital staff about Hospital policy and procedure.

Performance Improvement

• Participate in and ensure Department participation in Hospital Performance Improvement activity.

• Assess progress toward reaching Department goals.

• Coordinate Department services with needs of other Departments.

• Review and assess Department needs for new equipment, supplies, and services, and communicate such needs to CNO.

Disaster Management

• Assess and evaluate potential internal or external disaster and know when to activate the Hospital disaster plan (i.e. the “All-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan”).

• Evaluate the Hospital disaster plan annually and as is needed.

• As is applicable according to assignment, assume leadership role during disaster, patient emergency, and trauma activation.

   Community Relations

• Serve as Public Information Officer during community relations staff absence.

• Continually evaluate needs of Hospital, Hospital staff, patients, patient family members, and patient visitors, and ensure such needs are being met.

• Visit Hospital patients and seek feedback about the Hospital from such patients.

• Provide empathetic support to distressed patients and patient families.

• Discuss with patients and patient families their concerns and complaints about the Department or Hospital.

• Serve as a Hospital representative in interaction with the community and other external entities.

What You’ll Need:

• Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
• 5 years of acute care RN experience.
• 2 years of hospital-based ICU experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years progressive management experience.
• Current BLS and ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Able to perform all mental and physical duties of the job.
• Exceptional customer service, critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team player, positive attitude, and great work ethic.

Benefits for Eligible Positions:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• PTO and holiday pay
• Employee Referral Program
• 401(k) Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Bilingual Pay Differential for eligible positions
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible positions
• Tuition Assistance for eligible positions

Why Santiam Hospital?

At Santiam Hospital & Clinics, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Our commitment to excellence in patient care is matched by our dedication to employee growth and well-being. As part of our team, you’ll have access to cutting-edge medical technology, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and teamwork. Join us at Santiam Hospital & Clinics, where your skills and compassion will be appreciated, and together, we can make a positive impact on the health and lives of our community.

With 12 clinics offering 8 specialties, you’ll be part of a diverse and dynamic healthcare community. We’re proud to have been named the 2025 Best Place to Have a Baby, Best Hospital as well as receiving accolades for our Surgery Center, Medical Facility and Women’s Clinic, reflecting our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care for our patients.

Santiam Hospital & Clinics is a drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and an EEO Affirmative Action Race/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Veteran/Disability Employer.