Nurse -REACH

LOCATION: REACH, Hermiston $54.47 - $65.96 hourly + Shift Differentials for Weeknights (+$2.50/hr.) and Weekends (+$4/hr.) Hiring Bonus Available until 10/31/26! $4,950 for .9FTE and $1,650 for .3FTE DESCRIPTION Provides mental health nursing care, medication oversight and treatment to clients of the REACH Facility. Promotes recovery from mental illness. RESPONSIBILITIES Administers oral medications and hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and procedures. Takes and records measures of patient's general physical condition such as pulse, temperature and respiration to provide daily information. Observes patients to detect behavior patterns and reports observations to medical staff. Leads prescribed individual, group therapy and/or education sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures. Contact patient's relative by telephone to arrange family conferences. Issues medications from dispensary and maintains records in accordance with specified procedures. Educates staff and patients about personal hygiene such as bathing and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean. Educates and trains staff on medication administration, ensures documentation is kept according to policies. Must report all abuse to appropriate legal office, complete all necessary paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required. Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with agency employees and relevant agency contractors. Act as a liaison between clients and other agencies. Act as a client advocate when appropriate. Provide after-hours emergency services on a 24-hour, rotating basis to adults. This includes telephone consultation and crisis intervention in the community and facility. Complete all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound, and timely as prescribed by the OAR's and other pertinent guidelines. Required to ensure that all paperwork is present, and/or the client record is well maintained. Participates in seclusion and restraint practices, as necessary. Conducts various assessments, as needed. Other duties as assigned. Requirements QUALFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Education and Experience Be registered with the State of Oregon as a registered nurse (RN). Be in good standing with the Oregon Board of Nursing. Individual must be able to pass a criminal history background check. Preference given to individuals who have worked with individuals who have mental illnesses in a residential or psychiatric hospital setting. Apply Directly at https://ccswebsite.org/careers/