RN - Psychiatric Unit

PeaceHealth; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-Star rated CMS

Leapfrog A safety grade

Shift differentials

Meal & Break Nurse support

Medical/dental/vision/retirement/PTO

PTO from day 1

Career development support

Collaborative team

4% BSN premium

Job summary

PeaceHealth Corporation is seeking an experienced Staff RN for our 35-bed Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Unit in Eugene, Oregon. The position is 0.8TE on the day shift, offering competitive wages based on experience.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative nursing team. Eligible nurses receive shift differentials and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year RN experience with chronically mentally ill clients.
• Oregon RN license and BLS required.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Document care in the electronic health record.
• Coordinate and delegate care across the clinical team.
• Maintain clinical excellence through ongoing learning and development.
• Support quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to departmental goals, initiatives, and process improvements.

Skills

Age-specific care

Interpersonal relationships

Family-centered care

Policy adherence

Education

RN license in Oregon

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

Make an impact where it matters most. Join our 35-bed Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Unit and help support patients on their journey toward healing, recovery, and wellness.

More About This Opportunity

• Staff RN role
• 0.8TE, Day shift (8 hour shifts)
• Competitive wages, ranging from $50.78 - $79.78 based on experience

Why Join Us

• CMS 4-Star Rated healthcare organization
• Leapfrog "A" Safety Grade for patient safety excellence
• Competitive shift differentials and dedicated Meal & Break Nurse support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO benefits
• PTO accumulation starts day 1 with no waiting period
• Strong professional practice and career development support
• A highly collaborative and supportive nursing team
• 4% additional pay for BSN-prepared nurses

What You Bring!

Experience: Minimum of 1 year RN experience required with chronically mentally ill clients or (for RN Fellows) currently oriented and can provide care independently within the department. Demonstrated competence in area of expertise.

Education: Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Required (BSN preferred)

Credentials: State of Oregon nursing license and BLS required upon hire

In this role, you will:

• Deliver and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Accurately document care in the electronic health record.
• Coordinate and delegate care across the clinical team.
• Maintain clinical excellence through ongoing learning and development.
• Support quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to departmental goals, initiatives, and process improvements.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required)
• See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required)
• Basic computer skills (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Behavioral Health:

• Required: minimum 1-year experience with chronically mentally ill clients, or currently oriented and can provide care independently within the department, required. Demonstrated competence in area of expertise.

Working Conditions

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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