RN - Psychiatric Unit

PeaceHealth•Eugene, OR

About The Position

PeaceHealth is hiring a Staff RN for its 35-bed Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Unit. This 0.8 FTE role works day shift in 8-hour shifts and supports patients on their journey toward healing, recovery, and wellness. The RN delivers and evaluates individualized patient care, documents care in the electronic health record, coordinates and delegates care across the clinical team, and supports clinical excellence through ongoing learning and development. The role also supports quality, safety, infection prevention, regulatory standards, departmental goals, initiatives, and process improvements. The position requires at least one year of RN experience with chronically mentally ill clients, or, for RN Fellows, current orientation and the ability to provide care independently within the department. Candidates must demonstrate competence in their area of expertise. An accredited School of Nursing degree, an Oregon nursing license, and BLS are required; a BSN is preferred. The role requires knowledge of age-specific growth and development, the ability to foster positive interpersonal relationships and a patient- and family-centered environment, basic computer skills, and the ability to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policies, and procedures. Working conditions include patient handling up to 35 pounds without assistive equipment, frequent pushing or pulling up to 45 pounds, occasional non-patient lifting up to 20 pounds and frequent lifting up to 5 pounds, and the ability to perform hands-on CPR for at least 20 minutes using 100–125 pounds of force. The role involves fine motor tasks, moving around the work area with frequent sitting, and frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, and kneeling. Caregivers may be exposed to biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and noisy environments. Normal-range vision and hearing, with corrective aids permitted, and the ability to communicate and exchange accurate information are required.

Requirements

At least one year of RN experience with chronically mentally ill clients, or, for RN Fellows, current orientation and the ability to provide care independently within the department.
Demonstrated competence in area of expertise.
Degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
State of Oregon nursing license and BLS required upon hire.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
Ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and a patient- and family-centered work environment.
Ability to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policies, and procedures.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to handle patients up to 35 pounds without assistive equipment and perform the physical tasks described in the working conditions.
Ability to work amid exposure to biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and noise.
Vision and hearing within normal limits; glasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids are permitted.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Deliver and evaluate individualized patient care.
Accurately document care in the electronic health record.
Coordinate and delegate care across the clinical team.
Maintain clinical excellence through ongoing learning and development.
Support quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.
Contribute to departmental goals, initiatives, and process improvements.

Benefits

Competitive wages ranging from $50.78 to $79.78 based on experience.
Competitive shift differentials.
Dedicated Meal & Break Nurse support.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
Paid time off, with accumulation starting on day one and no waiting period.
Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options.
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
Wellness benefits.
Expanded employee assistance program and mental health program.
Additional 4% pay for BSN-prepared nurses.
Professional practice and career development support.