NOC RN - PER DIEM POOL

Universal Health Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Portland, OR is seeking a Registered Nurse for a night shift PRN role in our inpatient behavioral health programs, including Crisis Stabilization, Substance Abuse, and Co-Occurring Disorders.

You will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, review treatment plans, and communicate effectively with patients and staff. An Associate Degree in Nursing is required, BSN preferred, with an unencumbered Oregon RN license.

Qualifications

• Associates of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Unencumbered RN license through Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Must demonstrate core nursing competencies including medication administration.
• Able to read and execute policies, treatment plans and clinical standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication with coworkers and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for inpatient behavioral health patients.
• Administer medications and monitor patient status.
• Collaborate with the care team on treatment plans and safety.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy in daily work.
• Complete required trainings within 30 days (Handle with Care, CPR, Service Excellence).

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Medication administration

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

This opportunity is for a night shift PRN. We are seeking Registered Nurses with an interest or background in behavioral health to join our team and to support our patients in one of our specialty care programs:

Inpatient:

• Crisis Stabilization
• Substance Abuse
• Co-Occurring Disorders

Qualifications

Education: Associates of Nursing; BSN preferred.

Licensure: Unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse through the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Maintains a valid driver’s license, preferred.

Additional Requirements: Must be able to demonstrate core nursing knowledge/competencies including but not limited to medication administration. Must be able to read, comprehend, and execute policies, procedures, treatment plans, and clinical standards. Must have the ability to provide succinct and effective oral and written communications to co-workers and patients.

Demonstrate basic computer literacy. Must be able to make sound, independent judgements based on scientific and/or ethical principles. Knowledge of behavior management strategies to provide care for persons with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders, preferred.

Training: Must successfully complete Handle with Care, CPR and Service Excellence within 30 days of employment and recertify at the required intervals.