Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs in Springfield, OR

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Psychiatric Unit for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Evening position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $38.92 – $74.26. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

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***Hiring Bonus and Relocation Assistance may be available. ***

Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

Details of the position:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Preferred: Specialty certification
• One-year Required: continuous inpatient psychiatric experience within last five years OR two years clinical experience in outpatient behavioral health/psychiatry/community based mental health setting OR two years clinical experience in emergency department within the last five years.
• Required: Ability to deal effectively with agitated and potentially violent patients.
• Required: Registered Nurse
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

For a full description or questions about the position, contact Melissa, MHomuth@peacehealth.org

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.