Registered Nurse

Nexus Family Healing; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse for its youth residential facility in Portland, Oregon. This role involves providing health care services to youth aged 10-17 with mental and developmental disabilities in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will show a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and play a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of the residents through client-centered care.

Benefits

Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year

Multiple options for health insurance coverage

No-cost life insurance

Short/long-term disability insurance

Tuition assistance and training opportunities

Advancement pathways and internal promotion

NEW – Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family

Qualifications

• 1+ year related nursing experience.
• QMHP qualified in Oregon.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and well-being of residents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams regarding medical care.
• Administer and monitor medications for residents.

Skills

Client-centered care

Medication management

Confidentiality

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Valid Registered Nurse License

First Aid/CPR/Infection Control certification

Job description

Portland, OR NWC Program
Portland Oregon
881 NE 162nd Ave
881 NE 162nd Ave, OR 97230, USA

Portland, OR NWC Program
Portland Oregon
881 NE 162nd Ave
881 NE 162nd Ave, OR 97230, USA

Nexus Family Healing is looking to add aFull Time Registered Nurse to our youth residential facility inPortland, Oregon!

Nexus Family Healing, a national non-profit mental health organization serving youth and families for over 50 years, is expanding to Oregon! This small PRTF program services 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.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. We serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

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

Schedule/Location/Pay:

• Full-Time On-site opportunity
• Saturday-Monday 12 hour Day shift: 8:00am-8:00pm
• Non-hospital setting; small residential program
• Working with youth clients - ages 10-17
• Located on the Albertina Kerr campus
• $2,000 Sign On Bonus
• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage
• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• NEW – Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

Differentials:

• $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.
• 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.

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 meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements

Nice to Have:

• 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.

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!

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