Relief Nurse (PRN)

Overview Of Responsibilities

The Relief Nurse provides a variety of pediatric nursing services to adolescents in a psychiatric residential treatment center. Conducts in-service trainings for staff on health care topics, provides medication management, and provides direct care, supervision, and behavior interventions to clients on assigned shift. The position operates within established guidelines and/or legal requirements, standing orders from an M.D., this position description, Licensing, professional standards of medical practices, and Looking Glass policy.

Essential Qualifications

• Education: Must be a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, licensed to provide services in Oregon.
• Experience: Preference for candidates with experience in adolescent residential treatment setting and/or psychiatric nursing. An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• Availability: Varies based on assigned shift and relief/on-call capacity. Attendance at one weekly staff meeting required per month, at minimum.
• Certifications: Licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Oregon
• Driver's License: Valid driver's license in Oregon, acceptable record and insurable under Looking Glass auto insurance.

Required Abilities

• Work effectively as a member of an integrated team
• Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing
• Sustain effective working relationships with diverse staff and business contacts
• Maintain confidentiality
• Manage multiple priorities, working under pressure to meet deadlines
• Project professional demeanor and appearance in a business environment
• Follow established procedures and carry out oral and written instructions
• Commit to Looking Glass mission and values