Nurse Manager

Initial Posting Date:

10/07/2025

Application Deadline:

10/17/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$8,920 - $13,148

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Nurse Manager - Oregon State Hospital Junction City

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today - Nurse Manager (Junction City Campus)

Nursing Services is a part of the professional multi-disciplinary team that plans and delivers patient care. The Unit Nurse Manager supervises nursing care personnel assigned to their designated patient care wards while carrying out the duties assigned to them. The primary duties of this position include but are not limited to responsibility for the nursing care and services provided on a specific ward/unit, 24-hours per day, 7 days per week. Providing specific hiring, disciplinary, evaluation and/or termination and initial resolution of grievances for the subordinate nursing personnel. Providing nursing input to the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, monitoring nursing care provided, teaching skills, developing resources, providing input on policies and procedures, maintaining inter-disciplinary problem solving and facilitating communication.

For a full review of the position description, please

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If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

The Oregon State Hospital provides patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospital-level care. Our primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community. Our services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support. Watch "Welcome to the Oregon State Hospital" video

here.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.

At the time of application, possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's license AND three years of nursing experience including some supervisory and/or teaching experience which demonstrates knowledge of:

• Nursing techniques and therapeutic intervention used in care and treatment of patients with mental illness
• Supervisory techniques and work management of subordinate personnel
• Administrative and educational principles and practices involved in nursing administration

Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively and serve as a positive role model

• Demonstrated ability in solving complex problems and communicating clearly in both written and verbal formats

• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare regulations with the ability to apply them accurately in practice

• Proven track record of building effective working relationships with diverse individuals and teams
• Experience implementing initiatives to advance health equity, reduce systemic health disparities and collaborate effectively with diverse, vulnerable and underrepresented populations.

Special Requirements: To be hired, you must have an abuse check, criminal records and driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

Unit/Schedule: To Be Determined

This position is 100% in person.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume (required), cover letter (required) and answer all supplemental questions.

• External Candidates: Visit the

State of Oregon job opportunities webpage

to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
- Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their

employee Workday login

. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under "My Applications" and complete them.
• Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.
• We value our veterans To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for

how to submit your Veteran documents for preference

found here. Please do not attach your Veterans' preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

Reminders:

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out

What you need to know to get the job

- This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time position located in Junction City, OR, and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
- This position is 100% on site. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.
- Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact Jenny Templin at or

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Benefits of Joining Our Team

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the

Oregon Health Authority

is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent

medical, vision, and dental

benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
- Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
- Employee benefits

include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
- Possible eligibility for the

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

.
- Membership in the

Public Employees Retirement System

(PERS)/

Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan

(OPSRP).

• Training opportunities

that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services

Equal Pay Analysis Webpage

for more information.
- The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the

Classification and Compensation

page for more details on the classification.
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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