Description:
In order to be considered for this position,
your resume must reflect ALL relevant licenses, certifications,
education, and experience noted in the requirements
and minimum qualification sections of this job posting.
Without
this information, candidates cannot be considered for
positions to which they may be qualified.
Job
Purpose: Under general supervision and in
collaboration with other members of the health care
team, uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and
treat human responses to actual or potential health
problems. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning,
directing, providing and evaluating nursing care
for patients and coordinating nurses care activities
with other health care disciplines.
Education
Requirements: Graduate of accredited nursing
program
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Must have current Oregon RN License upon hire.
Must obtain BLS with AED Certification within 30
days of hire.
Minimum Qualifications:
Nine months recent Med/Surg or Mental Health experience.
Demonstrates ability to lead patient focused groups
related to Mental Health recovery. Demonstrates ability
to set up and provide therapeutic milieu for mental
health and occuring chemical dependency patients.
Actively contributes to collaborative patient care
within interdisciplinary team and with residential
chemical dependency team as indicated. Coordinates
with Residential Nursing Supervisors to provide coverage
to adjust staffing levels as needed during shift.
Successful completion of therapeutic interaction
course within 3 months of hire. Knowledgeable about
psychotropic medications and side effects.
Must
demonstrate warmth, cultural competence and responsiveness
to customer needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Nursing or related field.
Computer keyboarding skills. Two years recent Mental
Health inpatient or residential experience. Demonstrates
ability with mental health diagnoses and care of
the patient. Certification in Mental Health Experience
in Acute Care or Skilled nursing
Hours/Shift:
Fulltime 40 hours per week. Evening shift;
schedule varies depending upon departments needs.
Located at Brookside Center on the Sunnyside Campus,
in Mental Health.
