Registered Nurse (Swing Shift)

ALBERTINA KERR CENTERS • Portland, OR

8d • $47 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

Albertina Kerr is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to children and adolescents in its Crisis Psychiatric Care (subacute) facility and to other children as arranged by the treating psychiatrist and program director. The RN is responsible for safe management of medical care and for meeting applicable state, federal, licensing, contract, and Behavioral Health Standards accreditation requirements. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to be trained and licensed by the State of Oregon as a Licensed Child Emergency Safety Intervention Specialist (LCESIS). The position is full-time, working swing shifts from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., 36 hours per week; other shifts may be required as needed.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
• Bachelor's degree required; a BSN is required for training and licensing as an LCESIS.
• BSN nurses are responsible for completing all duties of the Licensed Child Emergency Safety Intervention Specialist.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Meet the physical requirements of the Oregon Intervention System and be able to respond physically to crisis intervention.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform twisting, running, and some heavy lifting of at least 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Complete the medical admission process.
• Provide routine healthcare, basic triage, and emergency care.
• Serve as a Licensed Child Emergency Safety Intervention Specialist (LCESIS).
• Manage children's medications.
• Act as a medical and nursing resource to children and families served.
• Prepare and provide discharge medication prescriptions.
• Perform phlebotomy services and medication cart audits.
• Assist line staff by supervising children on the units to maintain milieu safety.
• Administer tuberculin skin tests for new employees.
• Meet applicable state, federal, licensing, contract, and accreditation standards.

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits.
• Paid basic life and accident insurance.
• Paid internal training and career development.
• Paid holidays and generous time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer match.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), with resources including mental health, pet insurance, and financial counseling.
• Satisfies employment requirements for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time