Description Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a full-time Registered Nurse to our youth residential facility in Portland, Oregon! Nexus Family Healing, a national non-profit mental health organization serving youth and families for over 50 years, is expanding to Oregon! This small PRTF program serves up to six youth at a time, ages 10-17, with mental and developmental disabilities who have become involved in the justice system. The program, located at Nexus’ Walden Crossing, is a secure residential location, providing high staff-to-youth ratios as well as 24/7 nursing, recreational and therapeutic professionals, psychiatric services, and an array of other types of therapies as indicated. At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. We serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity. Join an organization that makes a true difference in the lives of youth & their families! Schedule/Location/Pay: • Full-Time On-site opportunity • Schedule: 8:00am-8:00pm Saturday-Monday • 722 NE 162nd Ave, Portland OR 97320 • Non-hospital setting; small residential program • Working with youth clients - ages 10-17 • Located on the Albertina Kerr campus • Starting pay range: $47-$50 an hour! • $2,000 Sign On Bonus Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include: • Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment • Multiple options for health insurance coverage • No-cost life insurance • Short/long-term disability insurance • 401k match • NEW – Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family • NEW – Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family • NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit • Tuition assistance and training opportunities • Advancement pathways and internal promotion • And much more! Differentials: • $1/hour differential for overnights during the week, Sunday night through Friday morning: (12AM -7:59 AM) • $2/hour for day and evening shifts on weekends, Saturday morning through Sunday evening: (8AM – 11:59 PM) • $3/hour for weekend overnights, Friday night and Saturday night: (12AM – 7:59 AM) Position Summary: Our Nurse (RN) promotes the health and well-being to Nexus Family Healing residents by providing client-centered health care services, in accordance with Nexus Family Healing policies, procedures, and protocols. Primary responsibilities: Resident Medical Care • Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams regarding medical aspects of client admissions. • Communicates medical concerns and coordinates necessary follow-up appointments and/or referrals with interdisciplinary teams both internally and externally. • Collects and reviews clients’ medical data and ensures that medical records are current and accurate. • Assesses nursing implications of all data pertaining to the resident and determines the need to communicate with the physician. • Monitors acute and chronic medical conditions of clients; provides treatment or consultation as needed. • In emergency situations, gathers relevant information and assesses client status. Provides appropriate care and/or treatment, directs others as necessary, and collaborates on referral to a higher level of care if appropriate. Treatment Team Collaboration • Serves as a resource to staff and other interdisciplinary teams regarding client medical concerns. • Collaborates with the treatment staff to develop individual client treatment plans. Implements, monitors, and coordinates medication administration to clients • Verifies, counts, and administers medications to residents. • Educates clients on medication side effects, adverse effects, and drug interactions. • Monitors clients daily for side effects, adverse effects, and/or drug interactions. • Ensures client prescriptions are filled, and the appropriate amount is maintained through each client’s stay within the residential milieu. • Monitors medication logbooks for completion and accuracy. Staff Meetings & Required Training • Completes all required trainings that are department/role specific & facility-wide requirements. • Maintains and stays up to date with trainings and certifications (i.e., online trainings, internal and external in-person trainings, CPR certification, nursing license, first aid and safety, medication administration, and infection control, etc. • Participates in internal training opportunities with community partners. Client Confidentiality • Ensures client information remains confidential and compliant with Nexus policies involving client privacy, informed consent, and confidentiality standards for clients and their families. Requirements Required Education and Licensure: • Bachelor's degree in Nursing • Valid Registered Nurse License • QMHP qualified in Oregon • 1 + year related nursing experience • First Aid/CPR/Infection Control certification • Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements Preferred Qualifications: • 1+ year related nursing experience in a mental health residential setting Our ICARE Values: • Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches • Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern • Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly • Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate • Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith. APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!