Mental Health Registered Nurse - Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all. Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Mental Health Registered Nurse (Salem Campus) You will provide nursing care to individuals currently residing in the Oregon State Hospital, which is a forensic psychiatric facility. You will administer medications as ordered by the provider, develop nursing plans of care, complete assessments, and respond to emergent psychiatric situations that could potentially be dangerous. Additionally, you will monitor staff work assignments, and supervise staff to provide therapeutic, safe, and secure milieu.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid and unencumbered Oregon Professional Registered Nurse license during the entire length of their employment.
• Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test (if offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital).
• Complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
• Employment eligibility must not depend on sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in mental health
• Experience in conflict and crisis management
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience in milieu management
• Ability to manage multiple job responsibilities at one time

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to individuals currently residing in the Oregon State Hospital.
• Administer medications as ordered by the provider.
• Develop nursing plans of care.
• Complete assessments.
• Respond to emergent psychiatric situations that could potentially be dangerous.
• Monitor staff work assignments.
• Supervise staff to provide therapeutic, safe, and secure milieu.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed