On-call Registered Nurse (RN) - 16xBurnside Recovery Center

About the role

Central City Concern's 16XBurnside Recovery Center is a state-of-the-art facility offering extended residential treatment for individuals transitioning out of Hooper Detoxification and Stabilization Center. This position provides direct patient care for a medically monitored 24-hour, 7-day a week residential recovery center.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and delegate care of patients as indicated by patient needs.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the standing orders and/or by physician.
• Utilize Pyxis and maintain electronic bed list.
• Observe and record pertinent information with regard to the care and condition of patients.
• Formulate individualized nursing care plans and participate in patient care conferences.
• Make referrals to hospitals and other agencies.
• Provide patient care and other work related directives for Subacute Technicians.
• Assist the staff physician.
• Respond in emergency situations.
• Give and receive report at shift changes.
• Consult with other health team members to lend guidance as necessary.
• Work closely with clinical staff ensuring integrated patient care.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security.
• Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited two, three or four year course of training for nurses.
• Current Oregon RN license.
• Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
• Current BLS certification required prior to start.
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern’s drug-free workplace.
• Must generally have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation.
• Must be able to document nursing interventions and responses to care in an accurate, legible, and intelligible manner.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
• The OAR prohibits A&D program staff from having within the previous 3 years a DUI conviction or diversion, a felony conviction, or a conviction under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
• Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Knowledge of chemical dependency and treatment methods.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to work in an environment where people may be hostile or abusive.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
• Ability to learn and apply training instruction.
• Knowledge of medical assessment with intoxicated persons.