Why Portland and Legacy Health Good Samaritan?

Nestled in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Portland, Oregon, offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. Known for its vibrant arts scene, world-class dining, and an unwavering commitment to sustainability, Portland is a city where creativity thrives, and outdoor adventures are just minutes away. From the iconic Powell's City of Books to the lush Forest Park, the largest urban forest in the U.S., Portland provides an exceptional quality of life that appeals to both nature enthusiasts and city dwellers alike.

As a community that values diversity and inclusion, Portland is a place where individuals from all walks of life come together to build a better, more connected community. With its eco-friendly initiatives, bike-friendly streets, and robust public transportation, Portland sets the standard for progressive urban living.

At the heart of this dynamic city is Legacy Health Good Samaritan Medical Center, a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the region. For over a century, Good Sam has provided compassionate, cutting-edge care to the people of Portland and the surrounding areas. The hospital's commitment to quality and patient-centered care has been recognized nationally, earning the prestigious 5-star award from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) two years in a row. This distinction highlights Good Sam's excellence in patient safety, clinical outcomes, and overall hospital experience.

As one of the flagship hospitals of Legacy Health, Good Samaritan not only leads in medical advancements but also plays a vital role in the community's health and well-being. Joining the team at Legacy Health Good Samaritan means becoming part of a respected institution that empowers healthcare professionals to make a meaningful impact every day. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, education, and continuous improvement, Good Sam provides an environment where your career can flourish while contributing to the legacy of a hospital that truly makes a difference in the lives of those it serves.

Whether you are drawn to Portland for its unparalleled lifestyle or inspired by the opportunity to be part of an award-winning healthcare institution, Legacy Health Good Samaritan is the perfect place to grow your career and make a lasting impact.

As one of the largest employers in the area, people trust Legacy with their health and livelihoods. That is why Forbes named Legacy one of the best large employers in America in 2023.  Here is the source:  Who We Are | About Legacy | Legacy Health

The Transfer Receiving Unit (TRU) at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center is a pioneering initiative—the first of its kind within the Legacy Health system—designed to transform how patient transfers are managed across the region. Launched as a dedicated six-bed unit with plans to expand to 17 beds, TRU plays a critical role in enhancing equitable access to inpatient care. With a streamlined “swarm” model and a laser focus on clinical intake, TRU ensures that patients are safely transferred to their final inpatient destination within 12 hours of arrival, setting a new standard for efficiency and patient experience.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact unit that sits at the intersection of clinical excellence, operational innovation, and strategic growth. As the TRU Manager, you’ll guide a dynamic team through ongoing expansion phases, collaborate across nursing, IT, patient placement, and resource pool teams, and shape the future of transfer care delivery. If you're passionate about improving access, driving performance, and leading with purpose, TRU offers a platform to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and the broader healthcare system.

The Nurse Manager serves as the accountable department manager for a designated patient care unit/department(s). She/he has responsibility for all daily operational activities including departmental planning related to staffing, scheduling, and budget, ensuring appropriate systems and processes for the efficient delivery of care, and ensuring safe/high quality care and an outstanding experience for patients and their families. This leadership role assumes 24 hours a day, seven days a week responsibility for all department functions. The manager is responsible for maintaining effective interprofessional communication and a positive work environment that supports and embraces the principles of shared governance. The manager is also responsible for ensuring that staff are educated and competent to care for the patients under their care. The manager routinely collaborates; works effectively with physicians, peers and other Legacy leadership to meet the strategic objectives of Legacy.

• Participates in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, education, and evaluation of staff. Assesses technical and professional education needs of staff and develops or provides educational resources to meet those needs. Ensures competency of all caregivers.
• Designs a staffing plan to meet the needs of the patients being served and ensures appropriate allocation of resources to meet departmental needs.
• Monitors performance of staff and departmental processes. Provides timely feedback and coaching; implements corrective action practices when appropriate.
  
• Creates and maintains a positive work environment that supports a culture of shared decision making and open communication. Holds staff accountable for patient and unit outcomes.
• Plans and manages for the business priorities and clinical needs of the department. Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in the department.
• Develops the departmental budget; makes decisions regarding expenditures of funds to meet department objectives and maintains costs within budgeted amounts.
  
• Demonstrates knowledge of applicable statutory, regulatory, and administrative requirements relative to departmental operations / accreditation. Maintains compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Education:   

• An academic degree in nursing is required (BSN or MSN/MN); master’s degree required, MSN/MN preferred. 
• Internal candidates promoting from Assistant Nurse Manager may meet the master’s degree requirement with verification of a master’s degree in progress with an expected completion date within 2 years of the promotion date; progress will be reported periodically to the site CNO. 
• Assistant Nurse Managers filling this role on an interim basis are not required to have an MSN/MSN in progress so long as the assignment does not exceed 3 months, unless approved by CNO.

Experience: 

• Two years of leadership practice experience required.
• Demonstrated growth in leadership responsibilities and breadth desired.
• Previous clinical experience specific to the appropriate area of specialty practice is highly desirable. 

Skills: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical operations, including staffing and scheduling, budget management, workflow planning, staff development, quality, safety and patient experience management. 
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and leadership skills, and a willingness to lead by example.  
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions are essential.

• Current RN licensure for applicable state.
• Specialty specific certification highly desirable.

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you