RN - PER DIEM POOL

Universal Health Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Portland, OR seeks a Registered Nurse for night shift PRN on a behavioral health inpatient team, supporting patients in Crisis Stabilization, Substance Abuse, and Co-Occurring Disorders.

Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred) and an unencumbered RN license in Oregon, with readiness to complete Handle with Care, CPR, and Service Excellence within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Associates of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Unencumbered RN license in Oregon.
• Night shift PRN availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care on inpatient behavioral health unit.
• Support patients in Crisis Stabilization, Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring disorders.

Skills

Medication administration

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Behavioral health nursing

Documentation

Computer literacy

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

This opportunity is for a night shift PRN. We are seeking Registered Nurses with an interest or background in behavioral health to join our team and to support our patients in one of our specialty care programs:

Inpatient:

• Crisis Stabilization
• Substance Abuse
• Co-Occurring Disorders

Qualifications

Education: Associates of Nursing; BSN preferred.

Licensure: Unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse through the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Maintains a valid driver’s license, preferred.

Additional Requirements: Must be able to demonstrate core nursing knowledge/competencies including but not limited to medication administration. Must be able to read, comprehend, and execute policies, procedures, treatment plans, and clinical standards. Must have the ability to provide succinct and effective oral and written communications to co-workers and patients.

Demonstrate basic computer literacy. Must be able to make sound, independent judgements based on scientific and/or ethical principles. Knowledge of behavior management strategies to provide care for persons with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders, preferred.

Training: Must successfully complete Handle with Care, CPR and Service Excellence within 30 days of employment and recertify at the required intervals.