Description:
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:
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PRN On-site opportunity
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Walden Crossing Address: 722 NE 162nd Avenue, Portland OR 97320
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Non-hospital setting; small residential program
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Working with youth clients - ages 10-17
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Located on the Albertina Kerr campus
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Starting pay range: $47-$50 an hour!
Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:
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Paid Time Off
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401k match
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NEW – Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
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Advancement pathways and internal promotion
Shift Differential
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$1/hour differential for overnights during the week, Sunday night through Friday morning: (12AM -7:59 AM)
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$2/hour for day and evening shifts on weekends, Saturday morning through Sunday evening: (8AM – 11:59 PM)
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$3/hour for weekend overnights, Friday night and Saturday night: (12AM – 7:59 AM)
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
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Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams regarding medical aspects of client admissions.
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Communicates medical concerns and coordinates necessary follow-up appointments, and/or referrals with interdisciplinary teams both internally and externally.
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Collects and reviews clients’ medical data and ensures that medical records are current and accurate.
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Assesses nursing implications of all data pertaining to the resident and determines the need to communicate with the physician.
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Monitors acute and chronic medical conditions of clients; provides treatment or consultation as needed.
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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
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Serves as a resource to staff and other interdisciplinary teams regarding client medical concerns.
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Collaborates with the treatment staff to develop individual client treatment plans.
Implement, monitor, and coordinate medication administration to clients
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Verify, count, and administer medications to residents.
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Educates clients on medication side effects, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
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Monitors clients daily for side effects, adverse effects, and/or drug interactions.
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Ensures client prescriptions are filled and the appropriate amount is maintained through each client’s stay within the residential milieu.
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Monitors medication logbooks for completion and accuracy.
Staff Meetings & Required Training
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Completes all required trainings that are department/role specific & facility-wide requirements.
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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.
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Participates in internal training opportunities with community partners.
Client Confidentiality
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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:
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
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Valid Registered Nurse License
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QMHP qualified in Oregon
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1 + year related nursing experience
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First Aid/CPR/Infection Control certification
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Valid driver’s license required.
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Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
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Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
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Successfully participate and complete a three-part Nonviolent Crisis Intervention exam and training
Preferred:
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1+ year related nursing experience in a residential setting
Our ICARE Values:
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Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
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Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
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Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
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Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
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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!
