Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health (Day Shift)

MedlinkHealth Anesthesia • Coos Bay, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A healthcare facility in the Coos Bay, OR area is seeking a temporary Behavioral Health Registered Nurse for day-shift coverage. Operating within the scope of practice defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, the RN applies the nursing process to deliver direct patient care, maintain a safe therapeutic milieu, participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, and document clinical progress.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of inpatient psychiatric nursing experience.
• Acute care/hospital-based nursing experience within the past 5 years.
• Proficient in EMR documentation, critical thinking, crisis response, and therapeutic communication.
• Active Oregon RN License or willingness to obtain prior to start.
• Active BLS and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certifications, or willingness to obtain prior to start.
• Updated Resume detailing recent clinical work history.
• Behavioral Health Skills Checklist completed within the past 12 months.
• Copies of current/pending certifications and state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical, psychosocial, cultural, and age-specific assessments.
• Formulate, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic unit milieu.
• Observe patient interactions, participate in unit group activities, and assist with crisis intervention and emergency response.
• Safely administer medications, perform skin/wound care, manage pain protocols, and operate biomedical equipment (infusion pumps, cardiac monitors, automated medication cabinets).
• Participate in treatment team meetings, coordinate care with physicians and therapists, and delegate/supervise unlicensed assistive personnel as needed.
• Provide concise, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, medications, and wellness promotion.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed