Mental Health Registered Nurse - Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

9d • $8,443 - $11,149 • Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Registered Nurses (MHRNs) utilize a holistic, biopsychosocial approach and therapeutic relationships to address complex mental health needs. Operating within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, MHRNs practice in strict accordance with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, ANA standards, and hospital regulations. This position provides care to patients who may present a danger to themselves or others. Work may involve exposure to infectious disease, noise, bodily fluids, hazardous medications, behavioral interventions, and manual or mechanical restraints. Schedules may change with little notice and may include overtime or double shifts. Occasional driving or accompanying patients in vehicles may also be required. The Oregon State Hospital is a 24/7 facility, that is open on holidays. This position is 100% on site.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid and unencumbered Oregon Professional Registered Nurse license during the entire length of their employment.
• 2+ years of RN experience providing direct patient care in a high-acuity, in-patient psychiatric setting (including complex psychiatric disorders, behavioral challenges, and acute mental health crises).

Nice To Haves

• Experience completing admission and periodic nursing assessments to develop individualized care plans that integrate with the patient’s overall treatment.
• Proven ability to take responsibility, initiate, and coordinate appropriate actions during actual or potential medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Experience directing patient care, including safely delegating and supervising tasks to ancillary nursing staff within their scope of practice.
• Strong background in managing therapeutic environments (milieu management), conflict resolution, and crisis de-escalation.
• Strong general leadership skills with the ability to successfully juggle multiple job responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to foster a safe, healing environment for patients.
• Provide direct, on-shift oversight of clinical work performed by LPNs, and Mental Health Techs (MHTs).
• Supervise care in a way that actively supports the professional growth and development of the nursing support team.

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