Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Nexus Treatment
Portland, OR

Registered Nurse

Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a Full Time Registered Nurse to our newest location 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 services 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: * Full-Time On-site opportunity * Overnight Schedule 11:30am-8:00am * Walden Crossing Address: 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, 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 * 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. Implement, monitor, and coordinate medication administration to clients * Verify, count, and administer 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 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. * 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. Required Education and Licensure: * Graduate of an accredited school of 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 Nice to Have: * 1+ year related nursing experience in a 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! 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