Registered Nurse
Nexus Family Healing·Eugene, Oregon
Nexus Family Healing·Eugene, Oregon
The RN provides client-centered healthcare services for justice-involved youth in a psychiatric residential treatment facility. Key duties include managing medical records, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
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.
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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.
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.
Required Education and Licensure: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Valid Registered Nurse License QMHP qualified in Oregon 1 + years of full time related nursing experience First Aid/CPR/Infection Control certification Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges. Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values. Successfully participate and complete a three-part Nonviolent Crisis Intervention exam and training
1+ year related nursing experience in a residential setting Our ICARE Values: Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.
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Market context
Registered Nurse positions in Oregon are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community care settings, especially for candidates who already hold a valid Oregon RN license and QMHP qualification. These roles are competitive because employers often look for recent hands-on experience plus current First Aid, CPR, and Infection Control certifications. If you are considering applying, confirm your credentials match the posting and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original description.
