RN - Psychiatric Unit

PeaceHealth; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 84,000 - 133,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

403b retirement plan employer base and

matching contributions

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for our 35-bed Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Unit. The role supports patients on their journey toward healing, recovery, and wellness with a collaborative healthcare team.

Responsibilities include patient care planning, documentation, and contributing to safety and quality initiatives, while maintaining professional development and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Oregon nursing license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

Psychiatric unit

Patient care

Communication

Safety

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Job 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. Join our 35-bed Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Unit and help deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients while working alongside a supportive and experienced healthcare team.

About this Opportunity

• Part time, 0.8 FTE, Day Shift position (8 hour shifts)
• The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $50.78 – $79.78

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Education: Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Required.

Experience

• One-year continuous RN experience required in an inpatient psychiatric unit within last five years
• OR Two years RN clinical experience in outpatient behavioral health/psychiatry/community based mental health setting
• OR Two years RN clinical experience in emergency department within the last five years.
• Ability to deal effectively with agitated and potentially violent patients.

Credentials

• Required: State of Oregon nursing license
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support

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)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• 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.

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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