Registered Nurse-Project Network #1201

Responsibilities

• Completes physical health nursing assessments/screenings for clients both in person and via telehealth with timely documentation and appropriate monitoring, communication and follow up.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary care team in developing, implementing, and communicating holistic care plans to clients.
• Assesses, monitors, and triages mental health symptoms, medication side effects, and helps differentiate physical health symptoms from exacerbation of psychiatric symptoms.
• Audits and compliance reviews of site procedures, hard copy MARs, and storage of medications at residential facility.
• Administers and documents medication training that may require RN delegation.
• Ensures timely follow up on pertinent medical information shared across medical providers including medication reconciliation, diagnoses, baseline symptom presentation, lab work, and care plans/transitions of care.
• Facilitates a learning environment for clients, their caregivers, cross-discipline staff, and other members of the care team.
• Documents all required client information into agency specific Electronic Health Records system and maintains confidentiality with Personal Health Information; participates in site/program/team specific tracking systems such as reports and spreadsheets.
• Attends regular supervisions, consultations, meetings, and trainings, as determined by RN supervisor.
• Maintains required nursing competencies and top of license practice and engages in ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Oregon upon hire.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from accredited program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Good computer skills including a functional knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, OneDrive, Excel and Teams.
• Ability to quickly learn proprietary software including Electronic Health Record system.
• Demonstrates cultural competency and trauma informed care in addressing barriers which may lead to lack of access and engagement.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more combined years of relevant experience working with clients - seeking treatment for substance use disorders; in the post-partum and pediatric populations; experiencing a wide range of mental health symptoms including severe and persistent mental health diagnoses.
• Knowledge and understanding of resources and appropriate supports available within the greater Portland metro and surrounding communities.