RN Case Manager; Mental Health Registered Nurse - Oregon State Hospital, Salem Campus

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RN Case Manager (Mental Health Registered Nurse) – Oregon State Hospital, Salem Campus

• Identify and monitor patients with chronic medical conditions or those included in assigned clinical metrics.
• Conduct comprehensive and ongoing patient assessments through review of lab results, medication adherence, observation, physical examination, and patient interviews.
• Determine case closure by evaluating patient needs, collaborating with OSH staff, and coordinating with receiving entities.
• Obtain medication authorizations, support medication management, and act as liaison between pharmacy and physicians.
• Facilitate referrals, provide follow‑up services, and promote quality, cost‑effective patient care while adhering to professional case‑management standards.
• Engage with high‑risk patient populations and serve as a central referral contact across departments.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges, and assist social work with establishing community providers for continuity of care for complex patients.

• Valid Oregon Professional Registered Nurse License at the time of appointment.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing plus 2 years of nursing experience providing medically focused patient care, OR
• Associate Degree in Nursing plus 5 years of nursing experience, 2 of which were medically focused patient care.

• Skilled in coordinating care, determining case closure, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and following case‑management standards and protocols.
• Ability to review lab results, evaluate medication adherence, conduct physical exams, observe patient behaviors, and perform patient interviews.
• Effective working with physicians, pharmacy staff, social work, and external providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited direction, analyze information, and determine best course of action.
• Comfortable participating in team meetings (IDT, PET) and working across departments to support admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Good understanding of medication authorization processes, collaboration with pharmacy, and use of treatment algorithms as guided by providers.

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.