Residential Nurse

Community Counseling Solutions • Boardman, OR

1d • $54 - $66 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides mental health nursing care, medication oversight, and treatment to clients of the REACH Facility, promoting recovery from mental illness. The role is part of a team-based Servant Leadership environment at Community Counseling Solutions, located in Eastern Oregon. The organization aims to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve community well-being.

Requirements

• Be registered with the State of Oregon as a registered nurse (RN).
• Be in good standing with the Oregon Board of Nursing.
• Individual must be able to pass a criminal history background check.
• Possess, or acquire, knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with mental illness and addictions.
• Must have, or possess the ability to acquire, knowledge about relevant OAR’s.
• Have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and have the ability to work independently and complete all responsibility in a thorough and timely fashion.
• Have skills to professionally work with the public and the ability to coordinate services across various agencies and community groups.
• Be able to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with clients and their families.
• Have knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, about the recovery model.
• Possess the ability to represent the interest of the customer and the agency in a favorable light in the community.
• Have the ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals.
• The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality.
• Possess or have the ability to possess functional knowledge of business English and medical terminology.
• Good spelling and basic mathematical skills.
• Have the ability to learn assigned tasks readily and to adhere to general office procedures.
• Good organizational and time management skills are essential.
• Have in-depth knowledge of standard office equipment.
• Be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats. Must have the ability to present and exchange information internally across teams and co-workers, and externally with customers and the public.
• Hold a current valid driver’s license and be insurable or carry insurance for client service purposes and for travel between business offices, the community, and to attend required meetings and/or training.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.
• In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer, and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists.
• PRE HIRE DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED
• Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.
• Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to individuals who have worked with individuals who have mental illnesses in a residential or psychiatric hospital setting.
• Experience with youth/pediatrics

Responsibilities

• Administers oral medications and hypodermic injections, following physician’s prescriptions and procedures.
• Takes and records measures of patient’s general physical condition such as pulse, temperature and respiration to provide daily information.
• Observes patients to detect behavior patterns and reports observations to medical staff.
• Leads prescribed individual, group therapy and/or education sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
• Contact patient’s relative by telephone to arrange family conferences.
• Issues medications from dispensary and maintains records in accordance with specified procedures.
• Educates staff and patients about personal hygiene such as bathing and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean.
• Educates and trains staff on medication administration, ensures documentation is kept according to policies.
• Must report all abuse to appropriate legal office, complete all necessary paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required.
• Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with agency employees and relevant agency contractors. Act as a liaison between clients and other agencies. Act as a client advocate when appropriate.
• Provide after-hours emergency services on a 24-hour, rotating basis to adults. This includes telephone consultation and crisis intervention in the community and facility.
• Complete all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound, and timely as prescribed by the OAR’s and other pertinent guidelines. Required to ensure that all paperwork is present, and/or the client record is well maintained.
• Participates in seclusion and restraint practices, as necessary.
• Conducts various assessments, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401K match
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation tiers ranging from accrual of 1 day to 4 days per month (Annual rollover cap of 220 hours, additional hours can be paid out at the end of the fiscal year)
• 9 Paid holidays, Community service day
• Floating holiday & 2 Wellness days provided after 1 year introduction
• Workplace Flexibility schedule options available (work from home hours vary by position & schedule)
• Employee Assistance, Wellness Benefits, Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED