Initial Posting Date:

06/06/2024

Application Deadline:

/

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$7,731 – $10,208

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Registered Nurse (Mental Health Registered Nurse - Portland)

Job Description:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the Equity North Star as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to apply.

Have you always dreamed of being part of a high-quality frontline care team that will provide outstanding support to help stabilize individuals who are in crisis? Do you have a valid unencumbered Registered Nursing license from the Oregon State Board of Nursing? Are you ready to work in a 24-hour, 7 days per week residential group home, providing care for people with complex medical needs? Then, come #JoinTeamSACU! Newly licensed nursing professionals are encouraged to apply!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (Mental Health Registered Nurse) to join our Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU) team of dedicated and compassionate individuals.

This job posting is open until further notice. This is an ongoing selection process, and we will be scheduling interviews throughout the process.

Our first application review will be on June 17, 2024. We will continue to review applications every week after this until we receive enough applications to fill our opening. Once we receive enough applications, we will close the job posting. Keep in mind this could happen at any time including as early as June 17, 2024, when we are conducting our first application review, so please apply now!

Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), A place to belong and make a difference!

• When you join the ODHS, you join a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to serving and helping Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity.

• Connect with ODHS Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and find a place to belong, build community and participate in shared learning. ERGs are employee-driven committees that support each other as well as the ODHS’ overall mission and vision. 

• We are committed to building an antiracist and equitable agency. Equity is foundational to our role as a human services agency, and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do. The Equity North Star has four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice.

• We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well. Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, and competitive benefits packages including health, dental, vision and much more!

What you need to qualify

Possess a current, full, active unrestricted Oregon Professional Registered Nurse license.

AND

You must have a valid license to drive, and you must have and maintain an acceptable driving record.

AND

Have experience in a home health care, clinic setting, skilled facility, and/or medical surgical unit that included full range triage nursing.

Essential attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience working as a Registered Nurse.

• Experience communicating clearly and cross culturally in writing, directly, or virtually.

Preferred attributes

These attributes are a plus; but are not required.

• Experience working with electronic health records.

• Experience that demonstrates accountability for ethical behavior and delegated actions.

• Responsible and accountable behavior concerning work schedule.

• Experience working with individuals with a mental illness, intellectual and/or development