Crisis Care Registered Nurse

1 week ago

Portland, Oregon, United States State of Oregon Full time
Job Overview: We are committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to cultivate an equitable agency that aligns with our vision of a workplace free from racism, discrimination, and bias. We believe that diverse teams, where everyone can express their authentic selves, are essential for fostering a thriving workforce that effectively serves our communities. We encourage applications from individuals belonging to historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others.

Are you passionate about joining a dedicated frontline care team that provides exceptional support to individuals in crisis? Do you hold a valid, unrestricted Registered Nursing license from the Oregon State Board of Nursing? Are you prepared to work in a 24/7 residential group home environment, catering to individuals with intricate medical requirements? If so, we invite you to consider joining our team.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse (Mental Health Registered Nurse) to become part of our Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU) team, which is composed of committed and empathetic professionals.

This job posting remains open until further notice, as we continuously seek qualified candidates.

About the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)
  • Joining ODHS means becoming part of a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to assisting Oregonians in achieving well-being and independence through services that protect, empower, respect choice, and uphold dignity.
  • Engage with ODHS Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to find a sense of belonging, foster community, and participate in collaborative learning. ERGs are employee-led committees that support one another and the overarching mission of ODHS.
  • We are dedicated to creating an antiracist and equitable agency. Equity is fundamental to our role as a human services organization, and we strive to incorporate equity into all aspects of our work.
  • We recognize that life can be unpredictable, and ODHS prioritizes your well-being. Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule, 11 paid holidays annually, flexible work hours, and comprehensive health benefits including dental and vision coverage.
Qualifications

Applicants must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted Oregon Professional Registered Nurse license.

Additionally,

Applicants must have a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Furthermore,

Experience in home health care, clinic settings, skilled facilities, or medical-surgical units, including comprehensive triage nursing, is required.

Key Attributes

We seek candidates who demonstrate:

  • Experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an emphasis on cross-cultural interactions.
Preferred Qualifications

The following attributes are advantageous but not mandatory:

  • Experience with electronic health records.
  • Demonstrated accountability for ethical conduct and delegated responsibilities.
  • Reliability and accountability regarding work schedules.
  • Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges or intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Applicants are encouraged to clearly articulate how they meet these attributes in their application materials, as these criteria will be utilized to determine which candidates progress in the selection process.

Responsibilities

The Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU) operates 20 residential group homes along the I-5 corridor, providing 24-hour care and supervision for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, often accompanied by mental health diagnoses. Our mission is to assist individuals in safely transitioning back to their home communities through training and support. We emphasize positive attitudes while delivering health and medical support, psychological services, emotional and behavioral assistance, life skills training, educational support, recreational opportunities, and community integration.

As a Registered Nurse, your responsibilities will include ensuring that all nursing and medical needs of individuals are met, which encompasses:

  • Building relationships that maintain a holistic focus on physical, psychosocial, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
  • Providing continuous and comprehensive preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative care services.
  • Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, therapists, dieticians, pharmacists, and family members, to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Actively participating as a key member of the Individual Support Plan team.
  • Delivering direct nursing care to individuals with complex medical needs, which may include:
    • Respiratory management, including tracheostomy care and ventilator management.
    • Skin, ostomy, and wound care.
    • Enteral feeding administration.
    • Catheterization procedures.
    • Medication administration through various routes.
    • Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care and mobility support.
Working Conditions
  • A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
  • Frequent lifting of up to 75 pounds for transferring and positioning individuals.
  • Regular squatting, bending, and stooping.
  • Exposure to infectious diseases and bodily fluids.
  • Daily contact with cleaning agents and detergents.
  • Varied work settings, both in residential homes and community environments.
  • Occasional exposure to inclement weather when accompanying clients to appointments.
  • Availability for overtime may be necessary to ensure adequate staffing and support.
  • Transportation of individuals using accessible vehicles may be required.
  • Maintaining a valid State of Oregon Registered Nurse License and current BLS certification is essential.
  • Frequent interaction with the public and other agency personnel.
  • Completion of biannual Bloodborne Pathogen Training is mandatory.

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