Registered Nurse (Swing Shift)

Albertina Kerr; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental, and vision

Employee training and development

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and time off

Employee assistance plan (EAP)

Job summary

Albertina Kerr is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide medical and nursing care for children and adolescents in our Crisis Psychiatric Care facility in Oregon. The role requires a BSN and an Oregon RN license, with LCESIS training strongly preferred.

The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, on the 2:00 pm–12:00 am swing, with responsibilities including admission processing, triage, medication management, and discharge planning in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required and Oregon RN license.
• Experience in pediatric acute/psychiatric care preferred.
• LCESIS training or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for children/adolescents in crisis care.
• Complete medical admission processes.
• Administer medications and monitor safety.
• Perform phlebotomy and tuberculin skin tests.
• Supervise line staff to maintain milieu safety.
• Prepare discharge prescriptions.
• Adapt to shifts and essential duties.

Skills

BSN

RN license Oregon

Pediatric nursing

Emergency psychiatry

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

At Albertina Kerr, we believe that all people thrive in nurturing and inclusive communities. Our mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities.As a Registered Nurse (RN) you'll be directly responsible for providing nursing care to children and adolescents served in our Crisis Psychiatric Care (subacute) facility and other children served as arranged by the treating psychiatrist and the program director. The RN is required to meet all state, federal, licensing and contract standards including accreditation body Behavioral Health Standards. The RN ensures safe management of all medical care for the children served. This position requires a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in order to be trained and licensed by the state of Oregon to act as the Licensed Child Emergency Safety Intervention Specialist.Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a new opportunity, this is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact while supporting children and adolescents with mental health challenges. Incumbents enjoy a good work-life balance and generous employee benefits.Click here to learn more about Children's Mental Health at Kerr!Essential DutiesThis is a Full Time position, working Swing shifts 2:00 pm-12:00 am 36 hours/weekComplete the medical admission process.Provide routine healthcare, basic triage and emergency care.Serve in the Licensed Child Emergency Safety Intervention Specialist (LCESIS) role.Manage children's medications.Act as a medical/nursing resource to the children and families served.Prepare and provide all discharge medication prescriptions.Proficiently complete phlebotomy services and medication cart audits.Assist line staff by supervising the children on the units to maintain milieu safety.Proficiently administer tuberculin skin tests for new employees.This position may include working other shifts as needed.*May involve exposure to pathogens and possible assaults/injury.BenefitsPaid medical, dental, and vision employee benefitsPaid basic life & accident insurancePaid internal training and career developmentPaid holidays and generous time off401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer match.24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that provides resources for everything from mental health to pet insurance and financial counsellingSatisfies employment requirement for student loan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF)Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon. Bachelors’ degree required. Nurses holding a Bachelors’ of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree will be trained and licensed by the state of Oregon to act as the LCESIS. BSN nurses will be responsible for completing all duties in the Licensed Child Emergency Safety Intervention Specialist.Previous experience working in mental health preferred, but not required.Meet the following physical demands: meet physical requirements of Oregon Intervention System and ability to respond physically to crisis intervention; stand for long periods of time; twisting, running, and some heavy lifting (minimum of 50 pounds).Proficient use of MS Office Suite.