Mental Health Registered Nurse; Code Blue Nurse; Oregon State Hospital

Position Information

Initial Posting Date: 08/25/2026

Final date to receive applications: 09/06/2026

Agency:
Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range: $8,443 - $11,149

Position Type:
Employee Position

Position Title:

Mental Health Registered Nurse (Code Blue Nurse) – Oregon State Hospital

The Code Blue Nurse Educator develops, coordinates, and implements a variety of medical and behavioral emergency training and drill opportunities for the needs of the Oregon State Hospital. This position coordinates with the other clinical and non- clinical departments to assess their needs and develop the training that is most appropriate for the staff working in those departments under the direction of the Director of The Department.

The training developed and delivered will be tailored to the staff population via on-going needs assessment and in collaboration with the various department heads. Education will be provided upon hire and will also be delivered on a cadenced basis for maintenance and continuous improvement to improve outcomes in a medical or behavioral emergency. This position will maintain all emergency medical equipment within the medical emergency carts throughout the hospital and supports all training endeavors of the department, including Code Blue, Safe together, and other initiatives as needed.

Code Blue Nurses are expected to function as experts with regard to responding to medical emergencies. Code Blue Nurses are responsible for reviewing Code Blue event responses and identifying opportunities for improvement and training.

Shift: 6:30am – 5:00pm working Wednesday – Saturday

Days off:
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

Note:

60-90 days of Orientation, during orientation, work hours will be Monday – Friday, working 6:30am –3:00pm.

• Must possess and maintain a valid and unencumbered Oregon Professional Registered Nurse license during the entire length of their employment.
• Must have a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record in order to operate a state vehicle.
• Code Blue nurses travel between the Salem and Junction City campuses.

• Experience developing curriculum and instructional materials including establishing course objectives, researching and incorporating current evidence-based literature, selecting appropriate content and visual aids and preparing course materials.
• Experience presenting in a classroom setting including conducting classes, leading discussions and lectures, presenting demonstrations with the ability to modify lesson plans and teaching techniques as needed.
• Experience in leading emergency medical drills and evaluating student responses.
• Experience with the maintenance of emergency medical equipment and supplies in a large hospital setting.

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the below.

• Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.
• Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
• Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current.

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans’ Preference documentation.

OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time position located in Salem, OR, and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

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