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Assistant Nurse Manager, Pediatric Emergency Department

Oregon Health & Science University · Portland, Oregon, US

Department Overview The Pediatric Emergency Department (PED) provides a multidisciplinary service for pediatric and young adult patients ages birth through 1...

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Department Overview The Pediatric Emergency Department (PED) provides a multidisciplinary service for pediatric and young adult patients ages birth through 19 years, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Care in the Pediatric ED encompasses level 1 Trauma entries, acute care for medical and behavioral illness and injuries. In addition, the Pediatric ED provides Observation Care for patients requiring anticipated admissions <24 hours. The PED is responsible for assessing patient needs, planning and coordinating interventions and consultations, as well as incorporating and supporting family driven care. Function/Duties of Position: Are you an experienced Pediatric Emergency Department RN who enjoys being involved in projects that make a difference for other nurses? Do you like to solve problems? Have you been told that you are a natural leader? Do you communicate well in a crisis? If you answered YES to any of these questions, we have just the job for you. The Emergency Department Assistant nurse manager is a frontline leader who engages with emergency department staff to improve the work environment. Assisted by a dynamic team of leaders who work well together, have great senses of humor a...