Registered Nurse (Swing Shift)

Albertina Kerr Centers • Portland, OR

6d

About The Position

Albertina Kerr’s mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities. The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to children and adolescents at the Crisis Psychiatric Care (subacute) facility and to other children as arranged by the treating psychiatrist and program director. The nurse ensures safe management of medical care and meets applicable state, federal, licensing, contract, and Behavioral Health accreditation standards.

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required for training and licensing by the State of Oregon to serve as a Licensed Child Emergency Safety Intervention Specialist (LCESIS). This is a full-time swing-shift position, scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., 36 hours per week. The position may also involve working other shifts as needed.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
• Bachelor’s degree required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required for training and licensing to serve as an LCESIS.
• BSN nurses must complete all duties in the LCESIS role.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Meet Oregon Intervention System physical requirements and be able to respond physically to crisis intervention.
• Ability to stand for long periods, twist, run, and lift at least 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in mental health is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete the medical admission process.
• Provide routine healthcare, basic triage, and emergency care.
• Serve in the Licensed Child Emergency Safety Intervention Specialist (LCESIS) role.
• Manage children’s medications.
• Act as a medical and nursing resource to the 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 state, federal, licensing, contract, and Behavioral Health 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), providing resources for mental health, pet insurance, financial counseling, and other needs.
• Satisfies employment requirements for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time