Registered Nurse - Acute Psychiatric Unit APU

Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.

• Creates safe therapeutic milieu on the unit
• Attends group activities, observes patient interaction; participates as requested by group leader
• Participates in treatment team meetings
• If appropriately credentialed, performs duties of Qualified Mental Health Professional as assigned
• Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.
• Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills.
• Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations
• Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location

Special Employee Benefits:

• Health and Wellness Clinic with Nurse Practitioner available to provide care to employee and their family
• Employee on-site gym
• Employee engagement activities
• Child Care Benefits
• Generous PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Short term and long term disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription benefits
• Life insurance
• 4% match to 401 plan.
• Employee Assistance Programs

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
• SAFE class or organization approved workplace violence training or obtain within 6 months of hire which must be obtained by the last day of the month after the 6 month grace period
• National certification in behavioral health nursing preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $41.00 - $63.50 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Inpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Psychiatry: 1 year (Preferred)
• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person