Registered Nurse

Description Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a Registered Nurse to join our newest Youth Psychiatric Residential Treatment facility set to open this summer in Eugene, Oregon!

Nexus Family Healing is expanding to Eugene, Oregon, with the opening of a new 14-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) set to open this summer! This location is In partnership with the Oregon Health Authority Behavioral Health Division and will serve justice-involved youth ages 12 – 17, experiencing acute emotional concerns, and serious and persistent mental illness.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. We serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

Join an organization that makes a true difference in the lives of youth & their families!

Schedule/Location/Pay

• Full-Time
• On-site opportunity
• Location: 2675 Martin Luther King Jr Blv, Eugene Non-hospital setting; small residential program
• Working with youth clients - ages 12-17
• Starting pay range: $48-$52 an hour!
• Nexus’
• Comprehensive
• Benefits
• Include: Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment Multiple options for health insurance coverage No-cost life insurance Short/long-term disability insurance 401k match NEW – Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family NEW – Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit Tuition assistance and training opportunities Advancement pathways and internal promotion And much more!

Position Summary

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

Primary responsibilities

Resident Medical Care 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. Treatment Team Collaboration 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. Implement, monitor, and coordinate medication administration to clients 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. Staff Meetings & Required Training Completes all required trainings that are department/role specific & facility-wide requirements. Maintains and stay 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. Client Confidentiality Ensures client information remains confidential and compliant with Nexus policies involving client privacy, informed consent and confidentiality standards for clients and their families.