Registered Nurse (Swing Shift)

Albertina Kerr Centers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays and generous time off

Job summary

Albertina Kerr Centers in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct medical care for children and adolescents in our Crisis Psychiatric Care subacute unit. The role requires a BSN and Oregon RN licensure, with duties including triage, medication management, and care coordination during swing shifts (2:00 pm–12:00 am).

This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to a mission-driven program serving youth with mental health

Qualifications

• Oregon RN license required.
• BSN degree required.
• Mental health experience preferred.
• Must meet state and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to children in crisis care.
• Complete the medical admission process.
• Manage medications and basic triage.
• Discharge prescriptions and follow-up as needed.
• Supervise milieu safety on units to maintain a safe environment.
• Administer TB tests for new staff as required.
• May work other shifts as needed.
• Exposure to pathogens and potential injuries possible.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Education

BSN degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Campus Subacute - Portland, OR 97230, Position Type: Full Time (30+ hours per week), Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $46.59 - $46.59 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Swing, Job Category: Children's Mental Health Services, 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.

Essential Duties

• This is a Full Time position, working Swing shifts 2:00 pm-12:00 am 36 hours/week
• Complete 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.

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits
• Paid basic life & accident insurance
• Paid internal training and career development
• Paid holidays and generous time off
• 401(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 counselling
• Satisfies employment requirement for student loan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF)

Qualifications

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.