Relief Nurse (PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Relief Nurse provides a variety of pediatric nursing services to adolescents in a psychiatric residential treatment center. Conducts in-service trainings for staff on health care topics, provides medication management, and provides direct care, supervision, and behavior interventions to clients on assigned shift. The position operates within established guidelines and/or legal requirements, standing orders from an M.D., this position description, Licensing, professional standards of medical practices, and Looking Glass policy.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Must be a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, licensed to provide services in Oregon.

Experience: Preference for candidates with experience in adolescent residential treatment setting and/or psychiatric nursing. An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Availability: Varies based on assigned shift and relief/on-call capacity. Attendance at one weekly staff meeting required per month, at minimum.

Certifications: Licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Oregon

Driver's License: Valid driver's license in Oregon, acceptable record and insurable under Looking Glass auto insurance.

Ability to: Work effectively as a member of an integrated team; Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; Sustain effective working relationships with diverse staff and business contacts; Maintain confidentially; Manage multiple priorities, working under pressure to meet deadlines; Project professional demeanor and appearance in a business environment; Follow established procedures and carry out oral and written instructions; Commit to Looking Glass mission and values.

 

 

In compliance with applicable laws and licensing requirements, Looking Glass Human Resources Department conducts a background check on all new employees, non-paid staff (volunteers and interns), and existing staff as required. This is completed by the Background Check Unit with the State of Oregon per the Oregon Administrative Rules.

For more information on your responsibilities and obligations with a background check that is processed by the DHS Background Check Unit, please refer to the ORCHARDS background check system on their government website.