Job Type
Full-time
Description
Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a
Registered Nurse to join our newest
Youth Psychiatric Residential Treatment facility set to open this summer in Eugene, Oregon!Schedule/Location/Pay:- Full-Time On-site opportunity
- Location: 2675 Martin Luther King Jr Blv, Eugene
- Non-hospital setting; small residential program
- Working with youth clients - ages 12-17
- Starting pay range: $48-$52 an hour!
Nexus' Comprehensive Benefits Include:- Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
- Multiple options for health insurance coverage
- No-cost life insurance
- Short/long-term disability insurance
- 401k match
- NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
- NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
- NEW - Carrot Fertility Benefit
- Tuition assistance and training opportunities
- Advancement pathways and internal promotion
- And much more!
Position Summary:Our Nurse (RN) promotes the health and well-being to Nexus Family Healing residents by providing client-centered health care services, in accordance with Nexus Family Healing policies, procedures, and protocols.
Primary responsibilities:Resident Medical Care- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams regarding medical aspects of client admissions.
- Communicates medical concerns and coordinates necessary follow-up appointments, and/or referrals with interdisciplinary teams both internally and externally.
- Collects and reviews clients' medical data and ensures that medical records are current and accurate.
- Assesses nursing implications of all data pertaining to the resident and determines the need to communicate with the physician.
- Monitors acute and chronic medical conditions of clients; provides treatment or consultation as needed.
- In emergency situations, gather relevant information and assess client status. Provide appropriate care and/or treatment, direct others as necessary, and collaborate referral to a higher-level of care if appropriate.
Treatment Team Collaboration- Serves as a resource to staff and other interdisciplinary teams regarding client medical concerns.
- Collaborates with the treatment staff to develop individual client treatment plans.
Implement, monitor, and coordinate medication administration to clients- Verify, count, and administer medications to residents.
- Educates clients on medication side effects, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
- Monitors clients daily for side effects, adverse effects, and/or drug interactions.
- Ensures client prescriptions are filled and the appropriate amount is maintained through each client's stay within the residential milieu.
- Monitors medication logbooks for completion and accuracy.
Staff Meetings & Required Training- Completes all required trainings that are department/role specific & facility-wide requirements.
- Maintains and stay up to date with trainings and certifications (i.e., online trainings, internal and external in-person trainings, CPR certification, nursing license, first aid and safety, medication administration, and infection control etc.
- Participates in internal training opportunities with community partners.
Client Confidentiality- Ensures client information remains confidential and compliant with Nexus policies involving client privacy, informed consent and confidentiality standards for clients and their families.
Requirements
Required Education and Licensure:- Bachelor's degree required
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Valid Registered Nurse License
- QMHP qualified in Oregon
- 1 + years of full time related nursing experience
- First Aid/CPR/Infection Control certification
- Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements
- Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
- Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
- Successfully participate and complete a three-part Nonviolent Crisis Intervention exam and training
Preferred Qualifications:- 1+ year related nursing experience in a residential setting
Our ICARE Values:- Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
- Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
- Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
- Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
- Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards
At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives - including your own!
Salary Description
$48-$52+ hourly
