Assistant Nurse Manager - NICU
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: Relocation assistance available to nurses new to
Legacy Health! Nurses at Legacy embody our mission of making life
better for others. It’s evident in their expertise as well as in
their kind and caring nature. The Assistant Nurse Manager leads by
example, providing support to the Nurse Manager in overseeing
patient care and carrying the Legacy mission into every
responsibility, whether it’s staffing, scheduling, budgeting or
collaborating with peers. If you are ready to grow with a
healthcare system that values your professionalism and compassion,
please consider this opportunity. Randall Children’s Hospital at
Legacy Emanuel is a regional center for the care of infants,
children and teens. We offer unrivaled pediatric expertise in a
state-of-the-art facility designed exclusively for children. From
routine care to the most complex cases, pediatricians and families
trust us to provide the most advanced medical and surgical care for
kids. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is dedicated to
caring for critically ill and premature infants. All care is
evidence-based, designed and continually updated according to
national and international best practices, and represents the
leading edge of knowledge on how to best care for fragile newborns.
We care for infants born up to 16 weeks early to 28 days old
including premature babies, multiples and the very ill. We even
have babies weighing under a pound. Responsibilities: - Provides
support and managerial assistance to the Nurse Manager in
overseeing daily unit operations, including: - Staffing and
scheduling - Orientation and onboarding - Education and competency
assessment - Budget monitoring - Establishing and maintaining
patient care standards - Promoting evidence-based practice -
Implementing quality improvement initiatives - Acts as a key
resource and backup support for unit staff and departmental
operations - Facilitates departmental workflow in collaboration
with the Charge Nurse - Serves as the primary resource for staff
and the organization in the Manager’s absence - Reports directly to
the Nurse Manager and assists in overall department management
Qualifications: Education: - Academic degree in nursing (BSN or
MSN/MN) required. - MSN/MN preferred. Experience: - Relevant
clinical nursing experience at proficient to expert level of
practice required with two years supervisory, leadership, or charge
nurse experience in health care. Skills: - Excellent interpersonal
and communication skills, both written and verbal. - Strong
problem-solving, decision-making and time-management skills. -
Demonstrated knowledge of operations, including staffing,
scheduling, productivity management, workflow planning and staff
development. - Proficient in use of PC-based computer software
including Microsoft Office applications. Licensure: - Current
applicable state RN license required. - Current BLS for Provider
certification from the American Heart Association required. Pay
Range: USD $68.83 - USD $102.56 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and
Equal Opportunity: 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
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