PRN Registered Nurse
24 days ago
Portland
Job DescriptionDescription: Nexus Family Healing is looking to add several PRN Registered Nurses to our residential program in Portland, Oregon! This small PRTF program serves up to six youth at a time, ages 10-17 with mental and developmental disabilities who have become involved in the justice system. The program, located at Nexus’ Walden Crossing, is a secure residential location, providing high staff to youth ratios as well as 24/7 nursing, recreational and therapeutic professionals, psychiatric services, and an array of other types of therapies as indicated. Join an organization that makes a true difference in the lives of youth & their families! Schedule/Location/Pay: • PRN On-site opportunity, • Walden Crossing Address: 722 NE 162nd Avenue, Portland OR 97320, • Non-hospital setting; small residential program, • Working with youth clients - ages 10-17, • Located on the Albertina Kerr campus, • Paid Time Off, • 401k match, • NEW – Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family, • $1/hour differential for overnights during the week, Sunday night through Friday morning: (12AM -7:59 AM), • $2/hour for day and evening shifts on weekends, Saturday morning through Sunday evening: (8AM – 11:59 PM) 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., • Serves as a resource to staff and other interdisciplinary teams regarding client medical concerns., • 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., • 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., • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, • Valid Registered Nurse License, • QMHP qualified in Oregon, • 1 + year related nursing experience, • First Aid/CPR/Infection Control certification, • Valid driver’s license required., • 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., • 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 APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!