PRN Registered Nurse

Job Type

Temporary

• PRN on-site opportunity
• Location:
  
  2675 Martin Luther King Jr Blv, Eugene
• Non-hospital setting; small residential program
• Starting pay range: $48-$52 an hour

• Paid Time Off
• 401k match
• Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion

Our RN promotes health and well-being of Nexus Family Healing residents by providing client-centered health care services in accordance with policies, procedures, and protocols.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ensures client information remains confidential and compliant with Nexus policies involving client privacy, informed consent and confidentiality standards for clients and their families.

• 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 have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
• Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
• Successfully participate and complete a three-part Nonviolent Crisis Intervention exam and training.

• 1+ year related nursing experience in a residential setting.

• 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.