PRN Registered Nurse

Nexus Family Healing; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k match

Talkspace Therapy Benefit

Advancement pathways

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing in Portland, Oregon is seeking several PRN Registered Nurses for our Walden Crossing residential program. This on-site role serves youth ages 10-17 with mental and developmental disabilities involved in the justice system in a secure setting.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive medical care, coordinate medications, and participate in required trainings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid RN license.
• QMHP qualified in Oregon.
• 1+ year related nursing experience.
• First Aid/CPR/Infection Control certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to meet the cultural needs of diverse individuals and communities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams regarding medical aspects of client admissions.
• Communicates medical concerns and coordinates follow-up appointments/referrals with teams.
• Collects and reviews clients’ medical data; ensures medical records are current and accurate.
• Assesses nursing implications of data and communicates with physicians as needed.
• Monitors acute and chronic medical conditions; provides treatment or consultation as needed.
• In emergencies, gathers information, assesses status, and directs appropriate care or referrals.
• Serves as a resource to staff on medical concerns; collaborates on individual treatment plans.
• Verifies, counts, and administers medications; educates clients on side effects and interactions.
• Maintains medication logs and ensures proper continuation during residency.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Valid Registered Nurse License

QMHP qualified in Oregon

1+ year related nursing experience

First Aid/CPR/Infection Control certification

Valid driver’s license

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training

Job description

Description

Portland, Oregon! This small PRTF program serves up to six youth at a time, ages 10-17 with mental and developmental disabilities who have become involved in the justice system. The program, located at Nexus' Walden Crossing, is a secure residential location, providing high staff to youth ratios as well as 24/7 nursing, recreational and therapeutic professionals, psychiatric services, and an array of other types of therapies as indicated.

Job Type

Temporary

Description

Nexus Family Healing is looking to add several PRN Registered Nurses to our residential program in Portland, Oregon! This small PRTF program serves up to six youth at a time, ages 10-17 with mental and developmental disabilities who have become involved in the justice system. The program, located at Nexus' Walden Crossing, is a secure residential location, providing high staff to youth ratios as well as 24/7 nursing, recreational and therapeutic professionals, psychiatric services, and an array of other types of therapies as indicated.

Join an organization that makes a true difference in the lives of youth & their families!

Schedule/Location/Pay

• PRN On-site opportunity
• Walden Crossing Address: 722 NE 162nd Avenue, Portland OR 97320
• Non-hospital setting; small residential program
• Working with youth clients - ages 10-17
• Starting pay range: $47-$50 an hour!

Nexus' Comprehensive Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off
• 401k match
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
Advancement pathways and internal promotion

Shift Differential

• $1/hour differential for overnights during the week, Sunday night through Friday morning: (12AM - 7:59 AM)
• $2/hour for day and evening shifts on weekends, Saturday morning through Sunday evening: (8AM - 11:59 PM)
• $3/hour for weekend overnights, Friday night and Saturday night: (12AM - 7:59 AM)

Position Summary

Our Nurse (RN) promotes the health and well-being to Nexus Family Healing residents by providing client-centered health care services, in accordance with Nexus Family Healing policies, procedures, and protocols.

Primary Responsibilities

Resident Medical Care

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams regarding medical aspects of client admissions.
• Communicates medical concerns and coordinates necessary follow-up appointments, and/or referrals with interdisciplinary teams both internally and externally.
• Collects and reviews clients' medical data and ensures that medical records are current and accurate.
• Assesses nursing implications of all data pertaining to the resident and determines the need to communicate with the physician.
• Monitors acute and chronic medical conditions of clients; provides treatment or consultation as needed.
• In emergency situations, gather relevant information and assess client status. Provide appropriate care and/or treatment, direct others as necessary, and collaborate referral to a higher-level of care if appropriate.

Treatment Team Collaboration

• Serves as a resource to staff and other interdisciplinary teams regarding client medical concerns.
• Collaborates with the treatment staff to develop individual client treatment plans.

Implement, monitor, and coordinate medication administration to clients

• Verify, count, and administer medications to residents.
• Educates clients on medication side effects, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
• Monitors clients daily for side effects, adverse effects, and/or drug interactions.
• Ensures client prescriptions are filled and the appropriate amount is maintained through each client’s stay within the residential milieu.
• Monitors medication logbooks for completion and accuracy.

Staff Meetings & Required Training

• Completes all required trainings that are department/role specific & facility-wide requirements.
• Maintains and stay up to date with trainings and certifications (i.e., online trainings, internal and external in-person trainings, CPR certification, nursing license, first aid and safety, medication administration, and infection control etc.
• Participates in internal training opportunities with community partners.

Client Confidentiality

• Ensures client information remains confidential and compliant with Nexus policies involving client privacy, informed consent and confidentiality standards for clients and their families.

Requirements

Required Education and Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Valid Registered Nurse License
• QMHP qualified in Oregon
• 1 + year related nursing experience
• First Aid/CPR/Infection Control certification
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
• Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
• Successfully participate and complete a three-part Nonviolent Crisis Intervention exam and training

Preferred

• 1+ year related nursing experience in a residential setting

Our ICARE Values

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives - including your own!

Salary Description

$47-$50+