Psychiatric RN- Eastern Oregon

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE UP TO $2000

Who We Are

ColumbiaCare is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veterans service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are more than a company. We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve. We value and honor diversity in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity,nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities,and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply.We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

About the Programs

Salmon Run RTH is a Residential Treatment Home that serves 5 individuals who have a primary diagnosis of serious and persistent mental illness, and are under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB).

New Roads RTH is a Residential Treatment Home that serves 5 Young Adults in Transition who have a primary diagnosis of serious and persistent mental illness.

Columbia River Ranch RTF is a mental health Residential Treatment Facility that serves 11 treatment beds and 1 short term crisis resolution bed. This program operated by ColumbiaCare with clinical services provided by Community Counseling Solutions.

Position Details

We have an opening for Psychiatric Registered Nurse to work at our Eastern Oregon programs. The Psychiatric RN is primarily responsible for teaching and monitoring medication administration to non-licensed caregivers, and insuring that the health needs of each client are identified and proper care obtained. Travel between programs will be required.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 20 hours per week (Day Shift)

This position provides professional psychiatric nursing care for individuals affected by a severe and persistent mental illness in an outpatient clinical setting. The ability to assist in formulating a diagnosis; developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on observations. In addition, direct care staff must be willing and able to successfully complete our Verbal and Physical Intervention (VPI) crisis de-escalation training, which requires performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques.

Qualifications

MUST have Associate's degree in Nursing; Bachelor's degree in Nursing is PREFERRED

MUST have a valid Registered Nursing license issued by the Oregon State Board of Registered Nursing

MUST have previous experience providing acute psychiatric care or outpatient community mental health treatment

Successful applicants MUST also have a valid Oregon driver’s license, maintain a safe driving record, and the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.

Pay & Benefits

Ranging from $38.46-$43.26 per hour/DOE. ColumbiaCare offers a comprehensive benefits package for part-time employees (30 hours per week), Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 9 paid Holidays per year (eligible immediately), substantial Sick Accruals (12 days per year each) and Wellness Benefit of $400 per year. Our organization is qualified for federal student aid public service loan forgiveness program. For more information about our employment benefits, please visit our Career Page at www.columbiacare.org/careercenteOpens a New Window.r.

HOW TO APPLY:

For more details about on how to apply, please visit our website http://www.columbiacare.org/ and/or view our CAREER CENTER page at http://www.columbiacare.org/careercenter.html. Our employment opportunities are listed by region, select EASTERN OREGON.

ColumbiaCare gives special preference to veterans and individuals who have personal lived experience with mental illness.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and we give priority to applicants that qualify under protected veteran status.