Registered Nurse (RN) - Administrative
Unity Center for Behavioral Health
PORTLAND, OR

Relocation Assistance Available

The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.  

Unity is founded on a mission of trauma-informed care and destigmatizing behavioral health diagnoses. Unity nurses strive to innovate and elevate behavioral health nursing through holistic treatment of our patients. Unity nurses apply their behavioral health specialty through high-level critical thinking, individualized patient care plans, early interventions, specialized assessments, and de-escalation and motivational interviewing techniques. Unity nurses maintain their physical health skills as part of our holistic treatment including attending to physical health needs such as assessment, wound care, and phlebotomy. We welcome nurses from all backgrounds to join our team who share our values of inclusion, kindness, and excellence and a heart for the behavioral health population!

The Administrative Nursing Supervisor is responsible for the facilitation of a safe environment and a safe level of nursing care through coordination of interdepartmental services, patient placement, clinical support and information flow.  The Administrative Nursing Supervisor is the Administrator in Charge responsible for hospital-wide decision-making in the absence of more senior leadership on site, which requires coordinating with outside agencies, public relation activities, disasters, etc.; interpreting policies; communication with leaders and others; and general problem solving of hospital issues.

Education:

Academic degree in nursing (BSN) required; MSN/MN preferred.

Experience:

Acute clinical nursing and prior supervisory experience. 

Knowledge of clinical areas, nursing unit function, and higher-level administrative and organizational resources.

Knowledge/Skills:

Strong oral and written communication and negotiation skills adaptable to a wide variety of interpersonal encounters across organizational levels, including ability to lead by example.

Ability to organize, prioritize and apply problem solving skills in a self-directed manner. 

Advanced understanding of hospital systems. 

Ability to perform well in a fast-paced and demanding work environment.

Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Current applicable state RN License required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) required.