Mental Health Registered Nurse - Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus

Position Title: Mental Health Registered Nurse
- Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus

Initial Posting Date: 10/06/2026

Final date to receive applications: 10/13/2026

Agency: Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range: $8,443.00 - $11,149.00

Position Type: Employee

Mental Health Registered Nurse (Salem Campus)

You will provide nursing care to individuals currently residing in the Oregon State Hospital, which is a forensic psychiatric facility. You will administer medications as ordered by the provider, develop nursing plans of care, complete assessments, and respond to emergent psychiatric situations that could potentially be dangerous. Additionally, you will monitor staff work assignments, and supervise staff to provide therapeutic, safe, and secure milieu.

• Must possess and maintain a valid and unencumbered Oregon Professional Registered Nurse license during the entire length of their employment.

• Experience working in mental health
• Experience in conflict and crisis management
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience in milieu management
• Ability to manage multiple job responsibilities at one time

• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre‑employment drug test.

• Bridge 3 (all male patient population)
• Thursday
  - Sunday; 6:30am - 5:00pm with Mon/Tue/Wed days off
• Note:
  
  There is potential to implement 12‑hour shifts within the next few months, and the shift schedule and days off may be subject to change.

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:

• At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and/or attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.
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