Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a Full Time Registered Nurse to our newest location 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 services 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.

Join an organization that makes a true difference in the lives of youth & their families!

Schedule/Location/Pay:

Full-Time On-site opportunity  Variable Schedule Walden Crossing Address:  881 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, gather relevant information and assess client status.  Provide appropriate care and/or treatment, direct others as necessary, and collaborate 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.

Implement, monitor, and coordinate medication administration to clients

Verify, count, and administer 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 stay 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.

Required Education and Licensure:

Graduate of an accredited school of 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

Nice to Have:

1+ year related nursing experience in a 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!

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