Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! RN Charge Nurse - Psychiatric Emergency Services Job Location Unity Position Status Regular Full-Time Requisition ID 24-40925 Work Location : City PORTLAND Work Location : State/Province OR Department PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY SERVICES PES Avg Hours Per Week 36 FTE 0.90 Pay Range USD $53.61/Hr. - USD $80.07/Hr. FLSA Status Non-Exempt Shift Differentials Eves $2.85/hr, Nts $5.95/hr, Wknd $3.00/hr Critical to Fill Yes Bonus/Relocation Relocation Union Oregon Nurse Association Unity Work Days Variable schedule, with weekends/holidays Shift Night Shift Length 12 Shift Start Time 1900 Shift End Time 0730 Overview

Relocation Assistance Available

 

The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

 

Unity is founded on a mission of trauma-informed care and destigmatizing behavioral health diagnoses. Unity nurses strive to innovate and elevate behavioral health nursing through holistic treatment of our patients. Unity nurses apply their behavioral health specialty through high-level critical thinking, individualized patient care plans, early interventions, specialized assessments, and de-escalation and motivational interviewing techniques. Unity nurses maintain their physical health skills as part of our holistic treatment including attending to physical health needs such as assessment, wound care, and phlebotomy. We welcome nurses from all backgrounds to join our team who share our values of inclusion, kindness, and excellence and a heart for the behavioral health population!

Responsibilities

The RN Charge Nurse is accountable for the direct coordination and supervision of unit operations. Serves as a role model and resource for patient care. Provides leadership and promotes team-building among staff. Facilitates communication between staff, physicians, management and all other customers. Is responsible for effective implementation of policies, procedures and standards.

Qualifications

Education: 

Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN/MN) required. 

 

Experience: 

One year of relevant clinical experience at proficient to expert level of practice required.  Demonstrated knowledge of operations, including staffing and scheduling, budget management, workflow planning, performance management and staff development.

 

Skills:

Ability to manage a broad span of control through implementation of a self-directed team approach.  Strong communication and leadership skills, and a willingness to lead by example.  Must meet requirements of RN Staff Nurse Job Description and performs duties in any clinical capacity as needed.  Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

 

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION: 

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Licensure

Current applicable state RN license required.  AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.

 

Pay Range USD $53.61 - USD $80.07 /Hr. Working Conditions Risk of exposure to blood and body fluids . Must be able to lift push pull 20 40 pounds. Risk of exposure to droplet and contact pathogens particles N95 PAPR required for all COVID 19 patients except for AGP s Annual E required . Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.