RN - Acute Psychiatric Unit: Impactful Patient Care

Bay Area Hospital; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union affiliation (ONA)

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital in Oregon seeks a Registered Nurse for the Acute Psychiatric Unit to provide nursing care within the RN scope, assess patients, and coordinate with the care team. The role emphasizes teaching patients and families, accurate documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The position is full-time with a day shift, offering a competitive wage, benefits, and opportunities for growth on Oregon's South Coast.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Oregon.
• BLS certification required or obtained.
• National certification in behavioral health nursing preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop plans within nursing scope.
• Plan and implement care based on diagnoses and needs.
• Administer medications and monitor patient status.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Document in electronic medical records and paper as needed.
• Provide patient and family education about health and illness.

Skills

Therapeutic milieu

Group activities participation

Treatment team meetings

English communication

Critical thinking

Crisis response

Computer literacy

Punctual attendance

Education

RN license Oregon

BLS certification

Violence prevention training

Behavioral health nursing cert (preferred)

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Bay Area Hospital in Oregon seeks a Registered Nurse for the Acute Psychiatric Unit to provide nursing care within the RN scope, assess patients, and coordinate with the care team. The role emphasizes teaching patients and families, accurate documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The position is full-time with a day shift, offering a competitive wage, benefits, and opportunities for growth on Oregon's South Coast.