Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare
Portland, OR
days
Sign-On Bonus

Registered Nurse (Outpatient Behavioral Health)

Job Details Job Location: Plaza Health Center - Portland, OR Position Type: Full Time or Part Time Education Level: QMHA Only Salary Range: $49.62 - $52.79 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category: Nursing Description A sign on Bonus may apply for this position. Certain restrictions apply such as amount of hours working, years of experience, and if you are a former employee or volunteer. Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Behavioral Health Portland, OR Hours are typically during daytime business hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Full-time, part-time, and Per Diem positions available. Position Summary: At Cascadia Health, our mission is to deliver whole-person health care by integrating behavioral and physical health services. As a Registered Nurse in our Outpatient Behavioral Health program, you will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive nursing care to clients with mental health and substance use disorders. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver client-centered care, promoting wellness and recovery in a compassionate and trauma-informed environment. Essential Duties: This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities or an all-inclusive job description. * Provide quality nursing assessments and appropriate nursing care, including all medical interventions and documentation. * Demonstrate knowledge of common medical conditions and understand the physiological basis for the nursing care delivered. * Formulate Nursing Care Plans for clients' physical and mental health conditions. * Provide client education about their medications and treatments. * Administer psychotropic medications, including long-acting injectables (LAIs), interpret client's response to medications, monitor symptoms, and take appropriate action based on current psychopharmacology standards. * Administer Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) as ordered. * Attend and actively participate in Team-Based Care (TBC) meetings and huddles by providing nursing expertise in planning, implementing, and evaluating holistic client care. * Coordinate and manage client care as a liaison between client, medical staff, pharmacies, outside agencies, laboratory services, caregivers, and families when appropriate to assure continuity of quality client care. * Attend and actively participate in Nursing team meetings. * Interact appropriately with clients, visitors, and other community members to support the treatment process, and advise on client rights to treatment, refusal of treatment, and involuntary treatment procedures as provided by applicable regulations. * Document and maintain electronic health records (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures, and local, state, and federal regulations. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation as required, associated with billing, assessment, treatment, client's progress, and other activities. * Respect and honor client rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics. * Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols/procedures and coordinating with the treatment team with interventions that support a trauma-informed environment for clients and staff. * Demonstrate responsibility for the safety of clients, staff, and property; demonstrate familiarity with fire regulations and evacuation procedures. * Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: * An active, unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse License and CPR/First Aid Certification. * Must demonstrate the competencies to become credentialed as a QMHA or QMHP as per MHACBO. * QMHP: A Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. * QMHA: An Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college and at least one year of mental health work experience. * 1-2 years of clinical experience working in behavioral/mental health inpatient or outpatient services is preferred, especially experience in case management, coordination, and outpatient/community/SUD services. * Knowledge of the medical conditions most commonly encountered by people with severe and persistent mental illness and an understanding of the physiological basis for the nursing care delivered. * Proficiency in Motivational Interviewing. * Ability to maintain a trauma-informed care environment. * Competency in operating computer hardware and software to effectively perform job functions. * Must be able to commute to various Cascadia sites and locations. Why Cascadia? Cascadia Health is more than just a workplace-it's a community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those we serve. As a leader in integrated behavioral and physical health services, we are committed to holistic care that addresses the unique needs of every individual. Our team members are passionate, dedicated, and driven by a shared mission to promote health and wellness across the community. When you join Cascadia, you are not just taking a job-you are becoming part of a movement toward whole-person care. We support our team with a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring you have the resources to thrive both professionally and personally. Benefits Include: * Generous Paid Time Off Package: Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year! * Medical and Dental Coverage: Coverage begins on the 1st of the month following 30 days after the hire date. * VSP Vision Discount Plan * 403(B) Retirement Savings: Choose from pre- and post-tax plans with a matching contribution. * Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for medical, dependent care, and transportation expenses. * Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance * Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave * Length of Service Award * Voluntary Life Insurance * Supplemental Insurance * Pet Insurance Wellness Benefits: * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Bicycle Reimbursement * Discounted Fitness Memberships * Trauma Support Team At Cascadia, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to create a welcoming environment where everyone can contribute and grow. Apply Today! If you are ready to make a real impact in the lives of individuals and families in our community, we invite you to apply for the Registered Nurse position at Cascadia Health. Join us in our mission to deliver compassionate, whole-person care and be part of a team that values your expertise, passion, and dedication. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Cascadia Health! This position is represented by a labor union. Qualifications