Nurse

Nurse

Requirements

• Be registered with the State of Oregon as a registered nurse (RN).
• Be in good standing with the Oregon Board of Nursing.
• Individual must be able to pass a criminal history background check.
• Possess, or acquire, knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with mental illness and addictions.
• Have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Have skills to professionally work with the public and the ability to coordinate services across various agencies and community groups.
• Be able to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with clients and their families.
• Have knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, about the recovery model.
• Possess the ability to represent the interest of the customer and the agency in a favorable light in the community.
• Have the ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals.
• The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality.
• Possess or have the ability to possess functional knowledge of business English and medical terminology.
• Good spelling and basic mathematical skills.
• Have the ability to learn assigned tasks readily and to adhere to general office procedures.
• Good organizational and time management skills are essential.
• Have in-depth knowledge of standard office equipment.
• Be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.
• Hold a current valid driver’s license and be insurable or carry insurance for client service purposes and for travel between business offices, the community, and to attend required meetings and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Administers oral medications and hypodermic injections, following physician’s prescriptions and procedures.
• Takes and records measures of patient’s general physical condition such as pulse, temperature and respiration to provide daily information.
• Observes patients to detect behavior patterns and reports observations to medical staff.
• Leads prescribed individual, group therapy and/or education sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
• Contact patient’s relative by telephone to arrange family conferences.
• Issues medications from dispensary and maintains records in accordance with specified procedures.
• Educates staff and patients about personal hygiene such as bathing and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean.
• Educates and trains staff on medication administration, ensures documentation is kept according to policies.
• Must report all abuse to appropriate legal office, complete all necessary paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required.
• Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with agency employees and relevant agency contractors. Act as a liaison between clients and other agencies. Act as a client advocate when appropriate.
• Provide after-hours emergency services on a 24-hour, rotating basis to adults. This includes telephone consultation and crisis intervention in the community and facility.
• Complete all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound, and timely as prescribed by the OAR’s and other pertinent guidelines. Required to ensure that all paperwork is present, and/or the client record is well maintained.
• Participates in seclusion and restraint practices, as necessary.
• Conducts various assessments, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to individuals who have worked with individuals who have mental illnesses in a residential or psychiatric hospital setting.