Clinical Practice, Onboarding & Expansion Nurse / RN

Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus

Department: SHMG Clinical Practice

Position Type: Full Time

Start Time: 8:00am Monday - Friday

Salem Health Overview:

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon!

Your Role With Us:

Under the guidance of the SHMG Clinical Practice & Safety Nurse Manager, this role supports outpatient SHMG RNs and clinical staff by ensuring consistency in clinical standards, workflows, and regulatory readiness. The nurse collaborates with clinic leadership, staff, and providers to promote patient safety, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Practice & Onboarding Support:

   • Develop and implement standardized workflows, protocols, and best practices.
   • Train new and existing clinical staff and conduct regular check-ins.
   • Oversee integration of new clinics into systems and processes.
   • Perform audits, participate in safety investigations, and support EMR workflow improvements.
   • Manage multiple initiatives and communicate with leadership professionally.

2. Continuous Improvement:

   • Create and refine standard work processes.
   • Apply lean tools to optimize efficiency and eliminate waste.
   • Identify and act on opportunities for process enhancement.

3. Other Duties:

   • Maintain confidentiality, follow policies, and document action items.
   • Provide general support to the department as needed.

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others

Background/Expertise:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN) - Bachelor of Arts in Nursing also accepted

Licenses/Registrations/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse - Current and unencumbered license to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon required
• Basic Life Support

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate, both written and verbal, constructively. * Strong analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to maintain confidentiality. * Understanding of medical terminology. * Capability to compute basic statistical data and manage relational databases. * Adaptability to frequent interruptions while maintaining performance under pressure. * Demonstrates ability to lead & coach others. * Experience with reviewing & implementing regulatory guidance for compliance. * Strong understanding of how to develop and implement clinical protocols and workflows in collaboration with EMR system. * Strong understanding of how clinical practice impacts clinic financial outcomes. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org