Nursing careers at Salem Health
With hospitals, doctors’ offices and outpatient sites throughout Marion and Polk counties, Salem Health is committed to caring for our communities. Every day, our nurses make a big difference in people’s lives.
This is the work we’re honored to do, and we invite you to see for yourself how Salem Health nurses make a lasting, life changing impact.
Magnet®-designated since 2010
Since 2010, Salem Hospital has continuously achieved the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care. Only 8 percent of hospitals achieve this gold standard.
We are proud of our culture of respect for the people who do the work. Our structures and processes ensure the voice of the front line is heard.
Learn why Magnet designation matters.
RN residency program
If you're an RN with less than one year of experience — or a new BSN seeking experience in a challenging yet rewarding health care system — Salem Health is where you belong.
Nursing units overview
Where do you fit in at Salem Health? Learn more about our clinical service areas. If you have questions about about careers at Salem Health, call 503-561-5200.
Care for caregivers
We support you with these programs and perks that help you manage your time away from work. We provide programs that support nurse well-being and resilience.
Clinical Excellence Vision – Nursing
Patients and families receive individualized care based on collaboration among professionals and shared decision-making.
We do this by:
- Applying compassionate, respectful, evidence-based practice.
- Ensuring that clinical decisions are made by the professional team at the time of care.
- Embracing our unique interdisciplinary roles and expertise to meet evidence-based standards in order to foster:
- Transformational leadership
- Exemplary professional practice
- Structural empowerment
- New knowledge, innovation and Lean continuous improvement.
Oregon Nurse Staffing Collaborative SB469 anti-retaliation notice