PRN Registered Nurse

Position Summary

The Nurse (RN) promotes the health and well-being of Nexus Family Healing residents by providing client-centered health care services, in accordance with Nexus Family Healing policies, procedures, and protocols.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.
• Affirms nursing implications of all data pertaining to the resident and determines the need to communicate with the physician.
• Makes rounds to monitor 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 referral to a higher-level of care if appropriate.
• 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.
• Marks clients daily for side effects, adverse effects, and/or drug interactions.
• Maintains medication logbooks for completion and accuracy.
• 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.
• Ensures client information remains confidential and compliant with Nexus policies involving client privacy, informed consent and confidentiality standards for clients and their families.

  Requirements

  • 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 have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
  • Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
  • Successfully participates and completes a three-part Nonviolent Crisis Intervention exam and training.
  • Preferred 1+ year related nursing experience in a residential setting.

  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.

  Nexus Family Healing's Commitment

  Nexus Family Healing is committed to recognizing, affirming, and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression, and faith.

  Salary Description

  $48-$52 per hour!