Assistant Nurse Manager - Operating Room

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856, when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, the organization spans from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country, sunny southern Oregon, charming coastal communities, and the urban setting of Portland.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics, and neonatal intensive care. The not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups, clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence Portland Medical Center is a Magnet-designated hospital recognized for nursing excellence. It stands as a regional leader in cancer, cardiac, robotic, and minimally invasive surgery, fostering a collaborative, high-performing surgical environment.

About the Role

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) for the Operating Room is a professional Registered Nurse reporting to the unit director/manager. This role utilizes the nursing process to manage clinical and operational activities within the assigned shift, supporting the director/manager in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating unit services.

You will lead, train, and inspire within one of Oregon’s top surgical programs. As a Nurse Educator, onboarding leader, and manager for assigned OR service lines, you will provide managerial presence for all shifts. Your focus will be on managing clinical and non-clinical caregivers, coaching, mentoring, and collaborating to deliver quality health care. You will ensure compliance with professional nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies while providing input for performance evaluations.

This role offers a flexible weekday schedule with strong leadership support, allowing you to build the future of surgical care in a nationally recognized health system serving communities across seven states.

Why Join Providence?

Providence caregivers are not simply valued—they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center and thrive in a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected.

Equal Opportunity

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.