The posting
Registered Nurse - Respite
Job Overview
Location/Schedule: The position is based out of the Tigard Respite Center in SW Portland. The schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Position: Registered Nurse
Program: Respite
Mission Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.
Vision We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.
Position Description: Cascadia Health operates two respite programs (Rockwood Respite and Tigard Adult Respite) designed to offer voluntary, short-term care to individuals who are seeking support due to heightened mental health symptoms stemming from medication changes, distress from their current living environment, or as part of a transition to getting adequate services for their needs.
All incumbents must understand, appreciate and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community. It is expected that there is an awareness and sensitivity to the perspectives and perceptions to those we serve, as well as our colleagues. As Cascadia is Trauma informed, the incumbent must support a Trauma Informed Care Environment. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving behavioral health services, it is required that the incumbent understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve.
Essential Duties
- Provide quality nursing care, including all medical interventions and appropriate documentation.
- Formulate Nursing Care Plans for all medical/physical conditions.
- Administer PRN medications based on presenting systems and develop proper assessment to determine the need for the PRN.
- Participate in planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting direct resident care activities based on sound psychiatric philosophy.
- Attend and actively participate in the Treatment Team meetings.
- Act as liaison with medical staff, pharmacy and laboratory services when appropriate to assure continuity of quality resident care.
- Place strong emphasis on community reintegration, utilizing a comprehensive rehabilitation program that includes therapy and skills-building groups, dual-diagnosis treatment, nutrition and exercise, a vocational training program and staff-escorted community outings.
- Administer psychotropic medications, interpret resident response to medication and take appropriate action based on current psycho-pharmacy standards.
- Collaborate and participate as a team member to establish medical treatment plans and resident care.
- Interact appropriately with residents, visitors and other community members to support the treatment process, and advise on resident rights to treatment, refusal of treatment and involuntary treatment procedures as provided by applicable regulations.
- Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation as required, associated with billing, assessment, treatment, clients progress and other activities.
- Attend and actively participate in Nursing meetings and resident case conferences.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the kinds of resident medical conditions most commonly encountered and understand the physiological basis for the nursing care delivered.
- Inform residents about their medications and medical treatments.
- Respect and honor client rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.
- Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols/procedures and coordinating with the treatment team with interventions which support a trauma informed environment for residents and staff.
- Demonstrate responsibility for safety of residents, staff and property; demonstrate familiarity with fire regulations and evacuation procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- An active, unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse License and CPR/First Aid Certification. Must demonstrate the competencies to become credentialed as a QMHA or QMHP as per MHACBO.QMHP: A Bachelors degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. QMHA: An Associates Degree in Nursing from an accredited college and at least one year of mental health work experience.
- Two year of clinical experience working in inpatient or outpatient services is preferred
- Knowledge of the kinds of medical conditions most commonly encountered by people with a severe and persistent mental illness and an understanding of the physiological basis for the nursing care delivered
- Motivational Interviewing
- Ability to maintain a trauma informed care environment
- Operate Computer hardware and software at a level to effectively perform the job functions
- Enter and retrieve data.
- Must be able to commute to various cascadia sites and locations
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in an outpatient clinical setting. Meal periods and breaks are subject to interruption.
- A typical workday may consist of sitting, utilizing computers and other office equipment. Work may include transportation to other sites/programs as required.
- The RN must have the ability to assist the team in providing safety to all clients and staff in potentially volatile situations
Benefits
We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including:
- Generous Paid Time Off Package Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!
- Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following 30 days after hire date)
- VSP Vision Discount Plan
- 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with matching contribution)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
- Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
- Length of Service Award
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
Wellness Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bicycle Reimbursement
- Discounted Fitness Memberships
- Trauma Support Team
Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 503.963.7654.
This position is represented by a labor union
Employees are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all licenses, certifications, registrations, and other credentials required for their position. Required credentials must remain active and in good standing as a condition of employment. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with any applicable credentialing requirements, including associated fees and renewal or maintenance obligations, prior to applying.
Benefits
We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including:
- Generous Paid Time Off Package - Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!
- Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)
- VSP Vision Discount Plan
- 403(b) Retirement Plan - Eligible after 60 days with immediate 100% vesting and a 1-to-1 company match up to 3% per pay period, plus the opportunity for an additional discretionary contribution (up to 5%) at the end of the fiscal year.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
- Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
- Length of Service Award
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- Student loan forgiveness options
Wellness Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bike to Work Reimbursement
Starting Rate Range in USD ($)
$50.75 - $54.37
