Registered Nurse

Description Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a full-time Registered Nurse to our youth residential facility in Portland, Oregon! Nexus Family Healing, a national non-profit mental health organization serving youth and families for over 50 years, is expanding to 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. At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion.

We serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity. Join an organization that makes a true difference in the lives of youth & their families! Schedule/Location/Pay: Full-Time On-site opportunity Schedule: 8:00am-8:00pm Saturday-Monday 722 NE 162nd Ave, Portland OR 97320 Non-hospital setting; small residential program Working with youth clients - ages 10-17 Located on the Albertina Kerr campus Starting pay range: $47-$50 an hour!

$2,000 Sign On Bonus 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!

Differentials: $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) $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 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, gathers relevant information and assesses client status. Provides appropriate care and/or treatment, directs others as necessary, and collaborates on 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. Implements, monitors, and coordinates medication administration to clients Verifies, counts, and administers 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 stays 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

Bachelor's degree in 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 meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements Preferred Qualifications: 1+ year related nursing experience in a mental health 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!